CJ-Link
Canal
CJ-Link Canal off takes from Chashma Barrage on its left bank and
conveys water to River Jehlum to meet the requirement of the canals
off-taking at Trimmu Headworks on river Jehlum near Jhang. The link is
an unlined earthen channel with a design capacity of 21,700 Cusecs,
bottom width 380ft. and a full supply depth of 14 ft. WAPDA acquired
about 10,800 acres of land for it's construction and 1130 acres for
shelter belt plantation. The work on the Canal was started in 1967 and
completed in 1971.
A Head Regulator of 8,000 Cusecs capacity for Greater Thal Canal has
been provided at RD 180+200 on the right side of CJ-Link Canal.
SALIENT
FEATURES
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Length |
64 Miles |
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Bed Width |
380 ft. |
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Side Slope |
2.5:1 & 2:1 |
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Design Discharge |
21,700 Cusecs |
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Design Depth |
14 ft. |
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Bed Slope |
1:10,000 |
|
Service Road |
25 ft. |
|
Structures |
36 Nos. |
|
Acquired Land |
10,780 Acres |
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Contract Cost |
210 Million Rupees |
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Commencement |
11th January, 1967 |
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Updated as on |
23 June, 2011 |