Islamabad to Get a New Dam

According to The Capital Development Authority (CDA) has, construction of the Shahdara Dam project will commence shortly, potentially marking Islamabad's first major water project in almost three decades.

Key points

• Alongside the Shahdara Dam, the CDA intends to construct four check dams at the foothills of the Margalla Hills, including locations near D-12, Shah Allah Ditta and Saidpur.
• The CDA additionally aims to commence work on 100 recharge wells to assist replenish Islamabad's underground water reserves.
• CDA Chairman Sohail Ashraf informed Dawn that the authority seeks to complete the project within 20 months, ahead of the two-year timeline outlined in its initial planning document.
• Shahdara Dam is the first major step towards our goal, Ashraf remarked.
• The CDA floated a tender for the dam's construction on Wednesday.

CDA Chairman Sohail Ashraf informed Dawn that the authority seeks to complete the project within 20 months, ahead of the two-year timeline outlined in its initial planning document. World's Top 2% Scientists: Here Are Pakistan's Top 20.

"We are going to resolve Islamabad's water matter. Shahdara Dam is the first major step towards our goal, " Ashraf remarked.

In practice, the CDA floated a tender for the dam's construction on Wednesday. The project will be built near the Shahdara picnic area and is projected to introduce a new source of surface water into Islamabad's supply network.

According to a CDA press release, the dam is projected to contribute around 5 to 10 million gallons per day (MGD), subject to the final design, technical assessments and operational arrangements.

Alongside the Shahdara Dam, the CDA intends to construct four check dams at the foothills of the Margalla Hills, including locations near D-12, Shah Allah Ditta and Saidpur. The authority has yet to matter tenders for these projects. Canada Changes Work Permit Rules.

Notably, the CDA additionally aims to commence work on 100 recharge wells to assist replenish Islamabad's underground water reserves. Besides Shahdara Dam, the CDA has planned two extra projects: Chinot Dam in the catchment area of Simly Dam and Dotara Dam in the catchment area of Khanpur Dam. Stay Connected with ProPakistani. Obtain the latest news and stories wherever you prefer. Follow on Google Discover. Follow on Google News Join WhatsApp. See more ProPakistani stories in Google Search and Top Stories.

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