Diamer-Bhasha Dam reaches key construction milestone
GILGIT: A major milestone in the construction of the main structure of the Diamer-Bhasha Dam Project has been achieved with the formal commencement of the extraction and transportation of pozzolan material from Gini, Diamer. It is pertinent to note that the Diamer-Bhasha Dam Project has been divided into two main components: the main dam and other associated sub-structures. The extracted pozzolan…
The Diamer-Bhasha Dam Project has reached a significant construction milestone with the commencement of the extraction and transportation of pozzolan material from Gini, Diamer. This development comes after the project's management and the district administration received directives from Wapda Chairman retired Lt Gen Muhammad Saeed and Gilgit-Baltistan Chief Secretary Arshad Majeed Mohmand.
The extracted pozzolan will be processed for use in Roller-Compacted Concrete (RCC) for the main dam, with RCC placement set to commence formally at the site. The occasion was marked by a visit to Gini by Commissioner Diamer-Astore Division Mr Azim Ullah, Chief Executive Officer of Diamer Basha Development Company Engr Dr Nazakat Hussain, Project Director Engr.
Arif Ali, and senior officers of the district administration and Wapda. Local elders, Ulema, representatives of consultants and contractors, and the media were also present to witness this important step in the project's progress.
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