Sector

Mangla Dam Raising Project





Client and Owner: Water and Power Development Authority (WAPDA)
Consultant/Designer: Mangla Joint Venture (MJV) NESPAK, ACE, Barqaab, Binnie Black, Veatch & Harza
Description of Works: Mangla Dam raising project envisages its main crest level to be raised by 30 ft, from EI. 1234 ft. to EI. 1264 ft. The existing 454 ft. high dam is an earthfill structure with clay core and gravel and rolled sand stone shoulders. The main and emergency spillways will be modified for the raised conservation level.
Main Components: Main Dam & Intake Embankment
  • Sukian Dyke
  • Jari Dam & Rimworks
  • Main Spillway
  • Emergency Spillway
  • Gate Equipment
  • Mirpur Bypass Road
Man-hours: 21.3 million
Expected Completion Date: September 20 2007


Note: Descon Engineering Limited in Joint Venture comprising one Chinese and four other Pakistani companies. Descon’s share 40% mainly for the raising works of Main Dam & emergency spillway.
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