Work in full swing on hydro power project

SIALKOT : Development work on Head Marla Hydro Power Project is in full swing and it would be completed at estimated cost of Rs.3049.74m. The construction of spillway and power house had been further accelerated and  would be completed in April this year. The experts of a Chinese firm “SINOTEC” are supervising the development work of the project.  Sources further said, Kaplan type turbines of 4X2 would be installed to generate electricity and after completion this power project will generate 7.64 megawatt electricity.

 Besides, the construction of two dams on Upper Chenab Canal had already been completed and this Hydro Power Project after completion will generate 50.50 Geggawatt hours (GWh) electricity per year sources added.

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