Chairman WAPDA Lt Gen Muhammad Saeed (Retd) Tuesday visited in detail the major components of Tarbela 5th Extension Hydropower Project (T5 HPP) being constructed on Tunnel No. 5 of Tarbela Dam with financial assistance of World Bank and Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank. Member (Water) Syed Ali Akhtar Shah, Member (Power) Muhammad Arfan Miana, GM/PD T5 HPP, GM Tarbela Dam and GM (Power) Tarbela, Advisor Projects WAPDA and Advisor T4 & T5 were also present on the occasion, says a press release received here. During the visit, the Chairman was briefed about progress, challenges and timelines for completion of critical activities on intake structure, connecting tunnel, powerhouse, switch yard and transmission line. He was further briefed that overall progress on the project stands at 56%. With completion of civil and electro-mechanical works, first unit of the project is scheduled to start electricity generation in April 2027. Reviewing progress on the project, the Chairman said that construction pace needs to be accelerated on key work fronts such as connecting tunnel and powerhouse with concerted efforts on part of the consultants, the contractors and WAPDA’s project team. He also directed the project management to ensure quality of works stipulated for implementation of the project.
‘Power generation from Tarbela’s 5th extension in 2027’
Published on: January 21, 2026 2:10 AM