Construction on the Mohmand Dam Hydropower Project in Pakistan is moving ahead steadily, with work progressing simultaneously at 14 key sites, according to an update from the Water and Power Development Authority (WAPDA).
The authority confirmed that construction of the main dam structure began in May after completion of critical preparatory works, including diversion tunnels, coffer dams, and foundation excavation. Progress has also been made on the spillway, powerhouse, and power intake, with the spillway currently ahead of schedule. Work on the powerhouse building is underway, while electro-mechanical equipment is in advanced stages of manufacturing.
Mohmand dam, being built on the Swat River in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Mohmand district, is expected to begin generating electricity in 2027. With an installed capacity of 800MW, it will add approximately 2.86 billion units of low-cost hydropower to the national grid annually.
Once completed, the 213m-high structure will be the world’s fifth tallest concrete-faced rockfill dam. It will store 1.29 million acre-feet of water, support irrigation for over 18,000 acres of new farmland, and supplement irrigation for another 160,000 acres in the region. The project will also supply 300 million gallons of drinking water daily to Peshawar and reduce flood risks for Peshawar, Charsadda, and Nowshera.
WAPDA Chairman Naveed Asghar Chaudhry, who reviewed progress at the site this month, directed project teams to maintain the current pace and ensure timely completion.
