LAWI HYDROPOWER PROJECT

Location

The project area is located on the right bank of Shishi River, a tributary of Chitral River. The project involves diversion of Shishi River into Chitral River and is 550 km from Islamabad.

SALIENT FEATURES
Installed Capacity MW 70 MW
Annual Energy million KWh 330
Design Discharge m3/Sec 20
Design Head M 405 m
Tunnel Length KM 11 km
Implementation Period 4 years
Tentative Project Cost million US$ 120
PRESENT STATUS  

 

  • Feasibility Study has been completed and sent GM (P&D) Water, WAPDA for circulation to WAPDA Standing Review Committee (WSRC) for comments . Comments were received and requested WSRC to arrange meeting at earliest. Comments from GM(TS) received and replies are being prepared.