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DIAMER BASHA DAM PROJECT

Status Upto 23.08.2013



PAKISTAN WATER AND POWER DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY

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DIAMER BASHA DAM PROJECT
THE PROJECT

The project is located on Indus River, about 315 km upstream of Tarbela Dam, 180 km
downstream of the Gilgit-Baltistan capital Gilgit city and 40 km downstream of Chilas city
(refer location map). The proposed RCC dam would have a maximum height of 272 m,
and impound a reservoir of about 8.1million acre feet (MAF), with live storage of 6.4
MAF. Mean annual discharge of Indus River at the site is 1977 cumecs. The dam will
impound 15% of the annual river flow. The project would cover an area of 110 km
2
and
the reservoir would extend 100 km upstream of the dam site upto Raikot Bridge on
Karakoram Highway (KKH).


NEED OF THE PROJECT

Agriculture is the backbone of Pakistans economy. Pakistan today is among one of the
Worlds fastest growing population, now estimated as over 150 million. Due to lack of
large river regulation capability through sizeable storages, the country is already facing
serious shortages in food grains. Given the present trend, Pakistan could soon become
one of the food deficit countries in the near future. Therefore, there is a dire need to build
storages for augmenting agriculture production.

Tarbela, Mangla and Chashma reservoirs have already lost about 5.3 MAF due to
sedimentation. It is estimated that by year 2016, this loss would increase to 6.6 MAF,
almost equal to the original combined capacity of Mangla and Chashma reservoirs. Due
to state of stalemate in the development of additional sizable multi-purpose storage
projects in the system after commissioning of Tarbela Dam in 1976, sustainability of
existing irrigated agriculture of Pakistan is in serious jeopardy.

In addition the present demand of electricity in country is above 17,000 MW, which is
estimated to cross 30,000 MW by the year 2017. A large-scale injection of dependable,
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cheap and renewable energy thus becomes inevitable. The Hydropower projects will
provide the dependable power/energy at affordable price. Contribution of 4500 MW
power from Diamer Basha Dam will go a long way in alleviating this situation.
Main Features

Main Dam
Maximum Height 272 m
Type Roller Compacted Concrete (RCC)


Diversion System 2 No. Diversion Tunnels (right side)
1 No. Diversion Channel (right side)
Upstream and Downstream Cofferdams

Main Spillway
No. of gates 14
Size of gate 11.5 x 16.24 m



Reservoir
Full Supply Level 1160 masl
Crest Elevation Level 1170 masl
Gross Storage 8.1 MAF (10.0 BCM)
Live Storage 6.4 MAF (7.9 BCM)
Min. operating level 1060 masl

Outlets In Dam Body
Low level 2
Flushing 5

Power House(s) 2
Total Installed Capacity 4500 MW
Location and Type Underground, one each on right and left side
No. of Units 12 each of 375 MW
Average Generation 19208 Gwh/year
(Diamer Basha = 18097 Gwh/year)
(Tarbela = 1111 Gwh/year)

ESTIMATED COST US$ 11.178 Billion (As per approved PC-I 2009)
UPDATED COST US$ 13.684 Billion (Updated July 2012)
CONCERNED AUTHORITIES
Sponsoring Government of Pakistan
Execution Water & Power Development Authority (WAPDA)
Operation & Maintenance Water & Power Development Authority (WAPDA)
Concerned Federal Ministry Ministry of Water & Power, GoP
PROJECT BENEFITS
Availability of about 6.4 MAF annual surface water live storage worth US $0.63 billion
Harnessing of renewable source of clean and cheap energy through installed
capacity of 4500 MW generating revenue of US$ 2.216 billion per annum.
Extending life of Tarbela reservoir by 35 years by blocking the sediments upstream.
Additional Annual Generation at Tarbela 1111 GWh worth US$ 118.3 million
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Saving in foreign exchange of equivalent electricity generated on imported oil
worth US$ 2.85 billion
Carbon Credit Benefits costing US$ 0.300 billion
Employment opportunities, particularly to the locals during the construction and
subsequently in agriculture, industry and the commercial sectors.
The project will pay back its cost in 8 years
ENVIRONMENT AND CULTURAL HERITAGE IMPACT ASSESSMENT
No. of villages affected 32
No. of households / families affected 4228
Population affected 30,350
Agricultural land submerged 2660 acres
Length of KKH submerged 100 km
Length of KKH relocated 140 km
Prehistoric rock carvings 33000 Nos.
Infrastructure Electricity Lines, Roads etc.
Total land to be acquired 37,419 Acres
(Private Land = 18,357 Acres)
(Govt. Land = 19,062 Acres)
RESETTLEMENT ACTION PLAN
Resettlement and Environment management plans have been prepared on the
international norms as per ADB Safeguard Policy Statement June-2009.
Three (3) Composite Model Villages with all the amenities shall be developed for
resettlement of 4228 affected households / families. Each affected households /
families shall be given a residential plot of one kanal free of cost.
Infrastructure development works like Right Bank Periphery Road and Integrated
Area Development Plan will be implemented for sharing of benefits among the
indirect affectees of the project.
Selected important rock carvings shall be displayed in a museum in Chilas others
shall be preserved in situ.
MAIN PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION
Implementation / construction activities of main project which were scheduled to
commence in 2012-2013 and completion is envisaged in 2022-2023 but could not be
commenced due to non arrangement of funds from donor agencies. Implementation of
the main project has been divided in 5 Lots as discussed below:-
Lot No.

Description
LOT-1 Concrete Dam and Related Structures including Diversion
Tunnels and Permanent Access Bridge.
(Local Rs.87680 + Foreign Rs.58480 = Total Rs.146160 million)

LOT-2 Underground Power House Works and Related Structures (Left
and Right Banks)
(Local Rs.40960 + Foreign Rs.13840 = Total Rs.54800 million)

LOT-3 Hydro-Mechanical Equipment and Hydraulic Steel Structures
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(Local Rs.3360 + Foreign Rs.30400 = Total Rs.33760 million)

LOT-4 Power Plant Generation Equipment (Left and Right Bank)
(Local Rs.8240 + Foreign Rs.74160 = Total Rs.82400 million)

LOT-5 Electrical High Voltage Equipment and Power Plant Electrical
Equipment (Left and Right Bank)
(Local Rs.8720 + Foreign Rs.76320 = Total Rs.85040 million)
GOPS APPROVALS
PC-I of Diamer Basha Dam Project amounting to Rs. 894257 million with F.E.C of
Rs. 312943 million was approved by ECNEC on August 20, 2009.
Diamer Basha Dam Project was approved unanimously by Council of Common Interests
(CCI) on 18.07.2010 for National Consensus.
LAND ACQUISITION
Land Acquisition process started in 2010 and will be completed with in three years. GoP
has allocated Rs.17.00 billion for acquisition of land & resettlement during the current
year 2013-14.
Total Land to be acquired = 37,419 Acres
Private Land being purchased = 18,357 Acres
Govt. Land to be transferred free of cost = 19,062 Acres
Land Acquired (Upto June 2012) = 1,945 Acres
GBA 1,783 Acres
KPK 162 Acres

Govt. Land Transferred to DBDP = 4602.65 Acres
Funds to the tune of Rs. 6563.000 million have been released for payment of
Compensation to affectees in Gilgit-Baltistan against the ADP allocations made upto 2012-13.
Acquisition of remaining private land is actively under consideration of GBA.
Rs.262.000 million has been released to D.C. Kohistan for land acquisition of Khyber
Pakhtunkhwa area for Contractors Camp.
One Window Compensation Cell has been established by Deputy Commissioner,
Diamer.
PROJECT COLONY AT THOR VALLEY
Project Colony and offices in Thor Valley, Chilas, Distt. Diamer are being constructed
through 16 contract packages. 12 contracts have been awarded. Work at site is in
progress.
CONSTRUCTION OF COMPOSITE MODEL VILLAGES
Three (3) Composite Model Villages at Thak Das, Harpan Das and Kino Das with all the
amenities shall be developed for resettlement of 4228 affected households / families.
Each affected households / families shall be given a residential plot of one kanal free of
cost. The construction work of Composite Model VillageII (Harpan Das) is planned through
6 contract packages. 2 contracts have been awarded, other contracts are in pipeline.

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CONSTRUCTION OF BYPASS FROM SHATIAL TO THOR NULLAH TO EXISTING KKH (35
KM) BY NHA AS WAPDAS DEPOSIT WORK
During Construction of Main Dam the existing KKH is to be used for construction activities
while the Bypass on KKH from Shatial to Thor Nullah being constructed by NHA as
WAPDA deposit work will be utilized for uninterrupted traffic flow. Contract has been
awarded and work is in progress at site.
CONSTRUCTION OF PERMANENT ACCESS BRIDGE OVER INDUS RIVER DOWNSTREAM
OF DIAMER BASHA DAM PROJECT
Permanent Access Bridge over Indus River downstream of Main Dam shall be
constructed for contractor movement from Left Bank to Right Bank of River Indus.
Selection of Consultants for Procurement of Consultancy Services for Design,
Construction Supervision and Contract Administration of Permanent Access Bridge is
under process.
CONSULTANCY SERVICES FOR CORE PROJECT ACTIVITIES
WAPDA has started the process for Procurement of Consultancy services for
Construction Design, Construction Supervision and Contract Administration of Diamer
Basha Dam Project. EOI issued, three joint ventures pre-qualified and RFP has been
issued.
FINANCING ARRANGEMENTS / FUNDING STATUS
Acquisition of land and construction of infrastructure are being implemented through
funds by GoP. ADB has shown interest in financing the project. Response from USAID,
ADB and other donor agencies is also encouraging. GoP has requested FoDP for
financing of the project and their participation is also expected.