Dodhocha dam project to be completed in three years: Chairman RDA.

RAWALPINDI -- The construction work of Dodhocha Dam project would be completed at a cost of Rs 6 billion in three years said Chairman Rawalpindi Development Authority (RDA)/ Water and Sanitation Agency (WASA), Tariq Mehmood Murtaza.

The Chairman during his visit to the site of Dodhocha dam on Thursday said that the construction of the dam would fulfill requirements of Rawalpindi city and help lessen the load on tube wells.

Director General RDA, Amaar Khan and Deputy Managing Director WASA Saleem Ashraf were also present on the occasion.

The Chairman was briefed about the project by the authorities of Small Dams Organization.

He was informed that the project would help ensure availability of 25 million gallons of water for the city per day.

The dam would have a storage capacity of 60,000 acres feet, for supplying 25 million gallons per day while the...