Bunji Dam
| Bunji Dam | ||
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Annual generation 24088 GWh | | |
Bunji Dam is proposed large hydro-power project on
If built it would be Pakistan's second largest hydropower project.The feasibility study of the project was carried out by joint consultant firms
Ministry of Water and Power, Pakistan and Three Gorges Project Corporation, China.[3]
The construction cost of the dam is US$8.1 billion.
Project description
The project is located on Indus River near Gilgit. Power House and Dam sites are 560 km & 610 km, respectively from Islamabad.
WAPDA
) completed the Pre-Feasibility report in March 2005. Consultancy agreement has been extended till September 2012. The Final Report was expected to be finalized and issue till September 30, 2012. Ministry of Water and Power intended to implement the project through PPIB. Bunji Consultants JV is to complete the Design Report, preparation of Tender Documents and PC-I considering the completed and ongoing investigation up to September 30, 2012. Transmission Scheme for Dispersal of Power from Bunji Hydropower Project to Major Load Centers in the National Grid. The Estimated Cost of US$8.1 billion.
Design
In May 2013,
WAPDA) completed the engineering design and tendered documents of the 7,100 megawatt (MW) Bunji Hydropower Project.[1]
See also
References
Notes
- ^ a b "7,100 MW Bunji Dam's detailed engineering design completed". PakTribune. 7 May 2013. Retrieved 23 July 2013.
- WAPDA. 15 April 2013. Archived from the originalon 10 June 2012. Retrieved 8 July 2012.
- ^ "Chinese firm to build Bunji Dam". The Nation (Pakistan). 23 August 2009. Retrieved 26 October 2019.