Dasu Hydropower Stage I Project

The objective of the Dasu Hydropower Stage I Project (DHP-1) for Pakistan is to facilitate the expansion of electricity supply of hydropower in Pakistan. The Project will also improve access to socio-economic services for local communities in the project area and build the Water and Power Development Authority’s (WAPDA’s) capacity to prepare future hydropower projects. This will be achieved by installing a 2,160 MW hydropower plant on the main Indus River, which can be expanded to 4,320 MW in future at very low cost. The Project is a "high-risk-high reward" operation aimed at providing low cost non-carbon renewable energy. This project comprises seven components. The first component, Construction of the Main Hydraulic Structure on the Indus River, will primarily consist of the civil works required for main dam structure on the Indus River to raise the water level and thus create energy for running the power generating turbines and generators. The second component, Power Generation Facilities, allows for the construction of power generating facilities, two head race tunnels, two tail race tunnels, powerhouse for housing the turbines and generators and ancillary works. The third component, Preparatory Works, includes access roads, Karakoram Highway (KKH) relocation, construction of 132 kV transmission line from Dubair to Dasu, offices, onsite housing, and possibly access tunnel to the power house. The fourth component, Transmission Line, will provide transmission of power, a double circuit 500kV line will be installed from Dasu to Islamabad (via Mansehra) that can serve two phases i.e. an installed capacity of 2,160 MW. The component will also include preparation and implementation of social, and environment management plans and supervision. The fifth component, Implementation of Social and Environmental Management Plans, and Glacial, Sediment River Monitoring, includes a Social and Resettlement Management Plan, Environmental Management Action Plan, and Flood warning...