CPEC to include $26bn Diamer, Dasu dams: Ahsan

[Muhammad Omar]

ISLAMABAD - Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Reforms, Ahsan Iqbal has said that the Diamer-Bhasha and Dasu dams are a part of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC).

Briefing a meeting of the special committee on CPEC here, the minister said that the dams would be built at a combined cost of $26 billion. “Diamer-Bhasha and Dasu will be built at a cost of $14 billion and $12 billion, respectively.”

He said that energy projects worth $11.3 billion and $9.1 billion would be initiated in Sindh and Balochistan, respectively. The city of Gwadar will receive 300 megawatts of power projects, he added.

Ahsan said an airport built as per international standards was a part of the economic corridor project, adding that work on the western route is progressing rapidly.

The meeting was informed that the Chinese government was keen to complete the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) on time, and was taking measures in this regard.

The meeting was attended by Gilgit Baltistan Chief Minister Hafiz Hafeezur Rehman and his Balochistan counterpart Nawab Sanaullah Zehri, Senator Mushahid Hussain and other members of the committee.

 

[Talwar e Pakistan]

That seems very expensive for a dam. With that money around 13 Aircraft carriers could be inducted or 23 Burj al Khalifas could be built.

 

[Muhammad Omar]

That seems very expensive for a dam. With that money around 13 Aircraft carriers could be inducted or 23 Burj al Khalifas could be built.

2 dams
Diamer Bhasha Dam will add 4500 MW if Completed
Reservoir
Total capacity 10,000,000,000 m3(8,107,132 acre·ft)
Active capacity 7,900,000,000 m3(6,404,634 acre·ft)
Normal elevation 1,160 m (3,806 ft)



Dasu Dam 4320 MW if Completed
Total capacity 14,100,000,000 m3(11,400,000 acre·ft)

 

[Max]

Briefing a meeting of the special committee on CPEC here, the minister said that the dams would be built at a combined cost of $26 billion. “Diamer-Bhasha and Dasu will be built at a cost of $14 billion and $12 billion, respectively.”

when will they start work?

 

[Muhammad Omar]

when will they start work?

Basha Dam at the end of this year and Dasu may be in July this year

 

[Max]

Basha Dam at the end of this year and Dasu may be in July this year

Good, how much time they will take in completion of these projects? Neelum Jhelum hi 10 saal se khatam nahi kar sakey/.....

 

[Djinn]

That seems very expensive for a dam. With that money around 13 Aircraft carriers could be inducted or 23 Burj al Khalifas could be built.

Humans can live without military toys and buildings but not WATER--------------It is priceless. Pakistan needs to build as much reservoirs as possible, no matter what the costs are.

 

[Muhammad Omar]

Good, how much time they will take in completion of these projects? Neelum Jhelum hi 10 saal se khatam nahi kar sakey/.....

2021-2022

 

[Laozi]

Does anybody know the total cost involved in CPEC ?

How much is FDI and how much is Loan ?

And if 2 Dams and 2 power projects will eat up more than 46 Billion Dollars then what is left for other projects ?

 

[Max]

Does anybody know the total cost involved in CPEC ?

How much is FDI and how much is Loan ?

And if 2 Dams and 2 power projects will eat up more than 46 Billion Dollars then what is left for other projects ?

How much loan can anybody provide to Pakistan? do you think Pakistan can take $46+26 billion loans.. ?

 

[Muhammad Omar]

Does anybody know the total cost involved in CPEC ?

How much is FDI and how much is Loan ?

And if 2 Dams and 2 power projects will eat up more than 46 Billion Dollars then what is left for other projects ?

LOL it's $46billion + these $26 Billion = $72 Billion

 

[jks2692]

26b project is big amount of money specialy for pakistan.......... so i just wana know will it help pakistans local industry too..like electric equipment manufactures etc or all the equipment coming from china or somewhere else...or all it provides electricity or reservoir? ???

 

[Blabla]

2 dams
Diamer Bhasha Dam will add 4500 MW if Completed
Reservoir
Total capacity 10,000,000,000 m3(8,107,132 acre·ft)
Active capacity 7,900,000,000 m3(6,404,634 acre·ft)
Normal elevation 1,160 m (3,806 ft)
We are hearing the stories of these dams since the time of Musharaf than zardari and now Nawaz sharif is repeating . Nawaz is good in hiding money in Pananma Island there is nothing more a common Pakistani can expect from him

Dasu Dam 4320 MW if Completed
Total capacity 14,100,000,000 m3(11,400,000 acre·ft)

 

[Fracker]

Frankly, PML-N progress to tackle Power Crisis is extremely slow. They haven't started both projects yet. :-s

Also, cost is a bit higher as compare to single Dam at neighboring country which cost little higher but could generate 220% more electricity against both dams combined and 30% more water capacity, Matter of fact, the dasu and diamer are naturally covered with huge mountains give much favorable place. Government should look into reducing the cost of the dams. And i am sure it is possible.

But last not least, Kindly start the dam construction right away.

 

[Laozi]

How much loan can anybody provide to Pakistan? do you think Pakistan can take $46+26 billion loans.. ?

These massive infra projects are usually financed by International Development Banks or by Friendly Developed countries with Dollars to spare

https://in.finance.yahoo.com/news/japan-offers-india-soft-loan-054710020.html