Construction of the fifth Extension of Tarbela Dam going on at good pace

Beijing Review | Sep 29, 2022 at 2:00 AM
  • Construction of the 1,530 MW Tarbela 5th Extension Hydropower Project (T-5) is in full swing and will start generating electricity in 2025.
  • The GM also made a presentation about the matters related to the operation and maintenance of the 3,478 MW-Tarbela Hydel Power Station and the 1,410 MW-Tarbela 4th Extension Hydel Power Station.
  • Tarbela Dam has been a vital project for irrigated agriculture and the economy of the country, because it provides water for agriculture, mitigates floods, and generates a sizable quantum of low-cost and environment-friendly hydel electricity to the National Grid.