CM Naqvi laid the foundation stone of the much-awaited Daducha Dam.

Construction of the much-awaited Daducha Dam in Rawalpindi officially began on Friday, as Punjab’s caretaker Chief Minister, Mohsin, laid the foundation stone for the project. During his visit to the dam site, CM Naqvi received a briefing from FWO officials on the construction process.

Speaking to the media, Chief Minister Naqvi highlighted the severe water shortage in Rawalpindi, particularly during summers, which can reach up to 60 million gallons per day (MGD). He stressed the urgent need to address this issue and announced the initiation of the Daducha Dam project, which is estimated to cost Rs14 billion.

Upon completion, the dam is expected to provide Rawalpindi with 35 million gallons of clean drinking water daily, significantly alleviating water scarcity in the area.

Chief Minister Naqvi acknowledged the efforts of the Punjab chief secretary and Rawalpindi commissioner in getting the project underway. He also mentioned that preparations are being made in Murree to tackle the challenges posed by the winter season.

The state-of-the-art dam project has been entrusted to the Frontier Works Organisation (FWO) and is scheduled to be completed within two years, with a total cost exceeding Rs14 billion. FWO, the project contractor, has already mobilized machinery and work has commenced at the dam site. It is worth noting that the proposal for the Daducha Dam dates back to 2001, and the contract was awarded to FWO in 2020 after a 19-year wait.

The Daducha Dam is located in the village of Daducha, on the outskirts of Rawalpindi, and covers a total land area of 16,194 kanals acquired in Rawalpindi and Kallar Syedan for the construction of the project.

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