WAPDA to build Diamir Bhasha, Mohmand Dams soon: Chairman.

LAHORE -- Pakistan Water and Power Development Authority's (WAPDA) Chairman Lt Gen.(R) Muzammil Hussain has said that his department is committed to construct Mohmand and Diamer Bhasha Dams as early as possible. He was talking to the meeting of implementation committee on Diamer Bhasha, Mohmand Dams on Tuesday , which discussed various matters relating to land acquisition and resettlement, procurement and financing of both projects. The Sub Committees on land acquisition, finance and procurement for Diamer Bhasha and Mohmand Dams made their presentations on the respective issues during the meeting.

Expressing satisfaction over the pace of development on Mohmand Dam, he said that construction activities on the project have gained momentum in the wake of its ground breaking by the Prime Minister in May this year. He further said that evaluation of proposal for consultancy services as well as bids for award of Diamer Bhasha Dam civil works are at an advanced stage. Following award of consultancy services and civil works, construction on Diamer Bhasha Dam is likely to start in next three to four months. Later, the subcommittee on land...