GREATER THAL CANAL PROJECT

Location

Eastern part of Thal Doab within the boundaries of Bhakkar, Layyah, Khushab and Jhang Districts in Punjab Province.

Main Canal Length 35 KM (Whole in Phase-I)
Off take Point RD 180 of Chashma Jehlum Link Canal near Adhi Kot.
Canal Capacity 8500 Cusecs
Branch Canals 344 KM (Phase-I Mankera Branch 65 KM
Area to benefit 1.976 Million Acres (Phase-I, 0.405 Million Acres)
Approved PC-I Cost Rs.30,467 Million
Commencement 16.08.2001
Completion 31.12.2008 (Phase-I)
30.06.2013 (Whole Project)
Project benefits Rs.5 Billion per year on completion of whole project.
STATUS
  • Phase I is almost completed. Upto date Physical progress of

    Phase-I is 99.9% against 100%.
Updated 30.06.2009
LOCATION MAP Attached
Location Map of Water Sector Projects