Proposed Project for USAID - Wapda
Proposed Project for USAID - Wapda
Proposed Project for USAID - Wapda
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APPOINTMENT OF GENERAL CONSULTANTS<br />
WAPDA is going to launch mega projects such as Diamer Basha Dam, Tarbela Dam 4 th<br />
Extension, Kurram Tangi Dam, Munda Dam etc. etc. wherein the services of General<br />
Consultants of world repute will be required on priority basis to build the capacity to meet the<br />
challenges. It is worth mentioning that when the replacement work of Indus Basin System was<br />
initiated M/s. Harza (USA) was hired as General Consultants which helped WAPDA to build its<br />
capacity <strong>for</strong> building mega projects like Tarbela Dam, Mangla Dam, Chashma, Link Canals<br />
etc. At this time, there are greater challenges like Global Warming on climatic effects, Hydro<br />
Power Potential, Lining of Canal, Treatment of Saline Water, Underground Water Storage,<br />
initiatives require services of General Consultants to steer WAPDA in this difficult situation.<br />
The estimated expenditure to be incurred on hiring the services of General Consultants is<br />
about US$ 50 million <strong>for</strong> a period of 10 years whereas the request <strong>for</strong> 2011-12 will be about<br />
US$ 3 million.<br />
COST ESTIMATE (2011-2020)<br />
AMOUNT<br />
� Annual Foreign Cost = US$ 3 Million<br />
� Annual Local Cost = Rs.150 Million<br />
� Total Budget Cost = 10 Years<br />
- Foreign = US$ 30 Million<br />
- Local = Rs.2366 Million<br />
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