Wedoany.com Report-Jan 12, Significant progress is being made on the Mohmand Dam project, a large-scale multipurpose infrastructure initiative on the River Swat in Mohmand District, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The project, set to be completed by 2026-2027, is advancing steadily across multiple construction fronts.

Key developments include ongoing work on the diversion tunnels, outlet works, and downstream coffer dam, as well as excavation for the powerhouse and shaft access tunnel. Spillway concreting, main dam pit and plinth excavation, and power intake construction are also moving forward as planned.

The project team, comprising WAPDA engineers, consultants, and contractors, is focused on meeting tight deadlines to ensure timely completion. During a recent review meeting, project stakeholders discussed progress on upstream and downstream coffer dams, dam plinth and footprint excavation, quarry development, and technical testing, all essential for the dam’s successful construction.

Once completed, Mohmand Dam will become a critical piece of infrastructure for Pakistan. It is set to be the world’s fifth-highest concrete-face rock-fill dam (CFRD) and Pakistan’s tallest CFRD.

The dam will have far-reaching impacts, including the storage of 1.29 million acre-feet (MAF) of water to irrigate 18,237 acres of new farmland and supplement irrigation for 160,000 acres of existing land. It will generate 800 megawatts (MW) of clean hydropower, producing 2.86 billion units of electricity annually. Additionally, the project will supply 300 million gallons of water per day to Peshawar for drinking purposes.

The Mohmand Dam project represents a major investment in flood control, water management, and renewable energy. Its annual benefits are estimated at Rs. 51.6 billion, making it a cornerstone of Pakistan’s infrastructure development efforts.