The Dasu Hydropower Project (DHPP) marked a key construction milestone with the launch of the 4.8-megawatt Siglo Power Station, a dedicated facility that will support testing and commissioning for upcoming Roller-Compacted Concrete (RCC) trials on the main dam.

Member (Water) WAPDA Syed Akhtar Ali Shah inaugurated the station during his visit on Wednesday to review progress on the flagship renewable energy project, according to Gwadar Pro on Friday.

He was briefed by Project Director Amir Shafiq-ur-Rehman and senior officials on civil, electrical and mechanical works, along with challenges and solutions to meet critical timelines.

Shah later inspected major work fronts, including the dam site, diversion tunnels, intake structures and the powerhouse, before commending the workforce and reaffirming WAPDA’s commitment to delivering the project on schedule.

The latest progress follows mid-November high-level talks in Islamabad between WAPDA Chairman Lt. Gen. (Retd) Muhammad Saeed and China Gezhouba Group of Companies (CGGC) International Chairman Liu Huai Liang, where both sides agreed to accelerate construction. 

CGGC, the main contractor, was urged to deploy additional resources, while WAPDA reiterated full support to keep the project on track.

Located on the Indus River, DHPP is a major run-of-river scheme that will ultimately generate 4,320 MW in two stages. 

Stage I, now under construction, will add 2,160 MW through six units of 360 MW each, producing 12,222 GWh annually.

Credit: Independent News Pakistan (INP) — Pak-China