Diamer Basha Dam construction Updates

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September 16, 2022: Members of the Board of Management of Diamer Basha Consultants Group visited the Diamer Basha Dam site. The Board members of the Consultant's Group reviewed the ongoing construction activities at various sites of main Dam, Diversion Canal, Tunnels, Inlet and Outlet, Lab and Left and Right Abutments. Major (Retd.) Ghulam Raza, Deputy Project Manager of Diamer Basha Consultant's Group briefed the board members about the ongoing construction progress at various sites. Members of the Board of Management also visited WAPDA Thor Colony. Chief Executive Officer Diamer Basha Dam Company Aamir Bashir Chaudhry briefed the delegation about the WAPDA colony Thor.

 

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Power China offering jobs to eligible candidates at DBDP​

By Tahir Ali | Gwadar Pro Sep 27, 2022

GILGIT, Sept 27 (Gwadar Pro) - At least 24 youth from Diamer Basha Dam Project (DBDP) area have completed technical training programmes at Chilas Institute of Technology with the support of ADBP, of Water and Power Development Authority (APDA).


Following the completion of the course, the engineers of Power China─ which is the contractor of the project─ are examining candidates who have completed training in various trades while eligible candidates will be provided job opportunities with Power China.


During the first batch, 24 candidates have completed training in different trades such as DC electrician, plumber, mason, and welder at Chilas Institute of Technology with the collaboration of DBDP.


According to an official statement, under the direction of Chairman Wapda Lt Gen (Retd) Sajjad Ghani and subsequent efforts of CEO DBDM Amir Bashir Chaudhry, GM (LA&R) and GM project, the youth of the project area are being trained technically for their bright future.


The deputy collector appreciated the initiative of WAPDA to provide job opportunities to the youth of the project area after imparting technical training.


DBDP is being constructed on the River Indus, which is scheduled to be completed in 2028-29. Power China in a JV with FWO is constructing MW-1 Dam of the project. The Project will have a gross water storage capacity of 8.1 MAF to irrigate 1.23 million acres of additional land. With an installed power generation capacity of 4,500 MW, the project will provide more than 18 billion units per annum to the national grid.

Power China offering jobs to eligible candidates at DBDP

GILGIT, Sept 27 (Gwadar Pro) - At least 24 youth from Diamer Basha Dam Project (DBDP) are

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Diamer Bashadim Project:
39 candidates from District Diamer and Upper Kohistan are receiving technical training in various fields from NLC's Institute of Applied Technologies and Driving Dina in collaboration with WAPDA. Promising Heavy Driving, Excavator Operators, Auto Technician and Auto K Getting training in the fields of Yed. Project Area trained youth will be provided job opportunities with various contractors according to their qualifications.

 

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An important structure for the construction of the main dam, the total length of the Diversion Tunnels 1&2 is about 2000m (912m & 1041m). Due to the larger cross-sectional area of horseshoe-shaped tunnels (220m²), the excavation was divided into layers.

The excavation on both tunnels is in progress from multiple work fronts however Diversion Tunnel 2 progress is advancing ahead.

The concrete lining in the completed section has already been commenced with steel formwork trolley.

 

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Construction work is being carried out on 10 different sites, which include excavation of dam abutments from the top, diversion tunnel, diversion canal, power intake, permanent access bridge and access roads. Scheduled for completion in 2029, Diamer Basha Dam will have a gross water storage capacity of 8.1 MAF to irrigate 1.23 million acres of additional land. It will have installed power generation capacity of 4,500 MW, and provide 18 billion units of green and clean hydel electricity to the National Grid per annum.

The Federal Minister for Water Resources inaugurated 3 MW-Thak Hydel Power Station - a small power house, sufficient to fulfill energy requirements of 1500-1800 households. This has been constructed by WAPDA with a cost of Rs.1.309 billion as one of the Confidence Building Measures (CBMs). An independent 26-Km long transmission line has also been constructed with a cost of Rs.469.039 million for evacuation of electricity from the Hydel Power Station to Harpan Das model village, Chilas.

 

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Construction progress ......

 

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WAPDA, Management of Diamer Bhasha Dam Project moved a heavy stone containing ancient carvings to a safe place. This rock with ancient carving was coming under the construction work on Right Bank Peripheral Road in Khanberi area of Diamer.

The stone measuring 1.74 meters long and 0.96 meters high and weighing several tons has been temporarily moved to contractors camp in Bushidas with all security measures. This historic rock will be transferred to the museum in Chilas after the museum is established.

Advisor Cultural Heritage Diamer Bhasha Dam Project Faryal Gohar and other senior officials of WAPDA and contractors were present on this occasion.

WAPDA, under the Cultural Heritage Management Plan of Diamer Bhasha Dam Project, is working to protect thousands of ancient carvings in the project area.

The plan include preservation and transfer of thousands of historical carvings from the project area and restore Chilas Fort to establish a museum.

 

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The construction activities are in progress at different components of the Project.

 

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Chilas ( 20th December 2022 ): The process of interviewing shortlisted candidates for internship program in partnership with Diamar Bashadim Project and Agha Khan Rural Support Program Diamer completed. 17 candidates out of 18 Junior Engineers (DAE Civil) selected for internship on 19th December.

Shortlisted...
Geologists - 10.
Civil engineers shortlisted 4.
During internship, eligible candidates will also be given the opportunity to work with contractors.


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POWERCHINA announced 208 jobs for locals at DBD Project​

By Tahir Ali | Gwadar Pro Dec 28, 2022

Technical training program for the youth of BDB Project Area [File photo]
GILGIT, Dec. 28 (Gwadar Pro)- As Chinese companies continue to create jobs for local Pakistanis, Diamer Basha Dam Project (DBDP) contractor m/s POWERCHINA has created at least 208 new jobs for skilled and technical professionals at the project site.
According to the Chinese company, qualified and professional locals between the ages of 20 and 45 can apply for various positions.
The company needs 22 welders, 50 steel fixers, 45 carpenters, 25 masons, seven electricians, six painters, three drillers, three drivers and two crane operators.
Earlier in September 2022, the project offered jobs to locals in different fields including medical, safety services, and driving.
POWERCHINA not only provides jobs to the locals at the dam site, but also trains young locals from time to time to adapt to the modern job market. Earlier this month, the company launched an internship program for junior engineers, geologists and civil engineers.
In December, the project department of Basha Hydropower Project of POWERCHINA also held a welding skills competition for Pakistani employees wherein a total of 30 employees competed together to showcase their welding skills with their pre-match training experience and professional knowledge.

POWERCHINA announced 208 jobs for locals at DBD Project

Technical training program for the youth of BDB Project Area [File photo] GILGIT, Dec. 28 (Gwadar P

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Large number of technical job opportunities with Contractor Power China:
Diamer Basha Dam Project Contractor M\S Power China required experience, skillful & technical professional personnel in the following technical trades.
50 Steel Fixer, 45 Carpenters, 45 Labour, 25 mason, 22 welder, 7 electricians, 6 painters, 03 Driller, 03 Drivers and 02 Crane Operator.
Data for these vancancies will be shared with contractor very soon.
Source: Joint Employment Committee, Diamer Basha Dam Project & Diamer Basha Dam PR

 

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Diamer Basha Dam: Construction Progress.
Credit: Directorate PR Diamer Basha Dam Project...

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Under Construction Diamer Basha Dam - 4500MW
Construction work is being carried out on 10 different sites, which include excavation of dam abutments from the top, diversion tunnel, diversion canal, power intake, permanent access bridge and access roads. Scheduled for completion in 2029, Diamer Basha Dam will have a gross water storage capacity of 8.1 MAF to irrigate 1.23 million acres of additional land. It will have installed power generation capacity of 4,500 MW..

 

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Ongoing works at site....