Tarbela 4th Extension Project to produce 1350 megawatts

This was stated by Pakistan Water and Power Development Authority (WAPDA) Chairman Shakil Durrani during his visit to the project site.The total generation capacity of the Tarbela Hydropower Station would rise to 4828 megawatt (MW) after the installation of 1350 MW units as part of 4th Extension Project.The work on detailed engineering design, preparation of tender documents and PC-1 of Tarbela 4th Extension Hydropower Project, undertaken by WAPDA on fast-track basis, is expected to be completed by September 2011.Afterwards, this mega project will be available for initiating construction work, completion of which has been planned in a short-span of four years.Tarbela Dam Project General Manager, Project Director and other officers concerned were also present during the visit.