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In yet another significant development towards socio-economic uplift of Gilgit Baltistan (GB) region, the Pakistan Water and Power Development Authority (WAPDA) has embarked upon constructing Atta Abad Lake Hydropower Project.
The 50 megawatt project is being constructed over river Hunza 20 Kilometer (Km) upstream of Karim Abad and 130 Km from Gilgit.
” Atta Abad Lake Hydropower Project will prove to be instrumental in meeting the electricity demand of Hunza and Nagar valleys, triggering economic activities and improving tourism facilities in the area,” Chairman WAPDA, Lt General (rtd) Muzammal Hussain said during visit to the project site on Thursday.
He said that WAPDA has released funds amounting to Rs.22 million to its Hydro Planning formation for carrying out feasibility study of the project through in-house expertise.
The feasibility study is likely to be completed by the first quarter of 2021. After completion of feasibility study, detailed engineering design, award of contract and commencement of construction work, Atta Abad Lake Hydropower Project will be completed in four years, he added.
Earlier, the Chairman was briefed that initial survey work has been substantially finalized, while the teams for neo-tectonic survey and geological mapping have been mobilized to the site. In addition, detailed sub-surface geotechnical investigations and hydrographic survey have also been initiated. The Chairman expressed satisfaction over the progress achieved so far on the project.
Chairman WAPDA Chairman also visited Diamer Basha Dam Project to review construction work on various sites. Diamer Basha Dam General Manager briefed the Chairman on progress of the project.
