DUBER KHWAR HYDROPOWER PROJECT
Location

The Project is located on Khan Khwar River, right bank tributary of Indus River near Pattan District Kohistan in N.W.F.P. at a distance of 265 Km from Islamabad.

Scope of Work

Reservoir Weir structure Power intake , Sand Trap, Headrace Tunnel Surge Tank Pressure Shaft/Tunnel Power House (130 MW) Tailrace & Switchyard.

Objectives / Benefits To provide cheaper power to the National Grid
Date of Commencement Original (as per Contract) July  2003
Date of Completion

Original (as per Contract)

Revised / Expected

 

Oct  2008

Aug 2011 / DEC 2012*
*Post flood scenario

Project Cost 

(Rs. Million)

As per PC-I (R)

Local

FEC

Total

5606.750 4147.510 9754.260
Salient Features Design Discharge 29 m3/s
Gross Head 535 m
Headrace Tunnel 4.873 km
Installed Capacity 130 MW
Energy per annum 595 GWh
Present Status / Progress

Construction of weir structure Sand Trap, headrace Tunnel surge tank pressure shaft / tunnel powerhouse tailrace & switchyard in progress. Manufacturing & installation of E&M equipment in progress.

Incharge of the Project Project Director Khan Khawar Hydropower Project WAPDA Besham
Contact No. 092-996-401091
Updated as on 28.02.2013