Pakistan: Tarbela 5 Hydropower Extension

approved

The project, co-financed with World Bank (WB), will enable the installation and commissioning of additional power output from existing Tarbela hydropower dam. The project will help Pakistan in sustainable expansion of the country's low-cost generation capacity. Key implementation activities of the project include: Construction of a power house and modification of existing tunnel (Tunnel 5) to house the power plant, Power equipment and transmission line: supply and installation of power units and ancillary equipment for the power house on the Tunnel 5 to generate power; and construction of transmission line to evacuate power, Technical assistance to support implementation of a social action plan, environmental and social management plan, and dam safety monitoring surveillance program, Construction supervision and monitoring and evaluation consultancies, Technical assistance to support PMU with project management, implementation support and studies, and capacity building.