ISLAMABAD: WAPDA Chairman Lt Gen Sajjad Ghani (Retd) reviewed ongoing developments at the 1,530 MW Tarbela 5th Extension Project during an extensive site visit on Tuesday, as per a press release.
The chairman inspected crucial project areas, including the raised intake structure, tunnel, and powerhouse construction sites, and observed the ongoing work.
In an on-site briefing, the chairman was updated on key project milestones, including the completion of temporary support work in the tunnel, paving the way for construction on the connecting tunnel. Equipment installations, such as draft tubes for Units 18, 19, and 20, are progressing at the powerhouse.
Furthermore, the contractor is set to resume work on the Raised Intake structure as soon as reservoir water levels reach the required threshold.