Islamabad, In a decisive move to ensure the timely completion of the Mohmand Dam, the Water and Power Development Authority (WAPDA) has announced plans to divert the River Swat in April this year, marking a significant milestone in the construction of the crucial infrastructure project. WAPDA’s progress towards the completion of the diversion system underscores the authority’s commitment to advancing the dam’s construction with urgency.
According to Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, WAPDA Chairman Sajjad Ghani recently conducted a visit to the Mohmand Dam site, located across the River Swat in the Mohmand district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province. This visit was part of a series of actions aimed at assessing the ongoing work and ensuring that the project’s timeline is adhered to.
During his visit, Chairman Ghani also led a progress review meeting at the project office, where he emphasized the critical importance of the Mohmand Dam’s timely completion. Recognizing the need for accelerated construction efforts, he called on contractors to hasten their work, particularly concerning quarry development for the dam’s construction. To facilitate this, he directed the deployment of additional resources, signaling WAPDA’s proactive approach to overcoming any delays in the project’s execution.
The Mohmand Dam is a cornerstone of Pakistan’s strategy to improve water resource management and power generation capacity. Once completed, the dam is expected to play a pivotal role in meeting the region’s water and energy needs, contributing significantly to the country’s sustainable development objectives.
WAPDA’s efforts to expedite work on the Mohmand Dam project reflect the authority’s dedication to fulfilling its mandate of enhancing Pakistan’s water and power infrastructure. As the project advances, the successful diversion of the River Swat will represent a key achievement in the dam’s construction, bringing Pakistan one step closer to realizing the benefits of this vital national project.