Efforts Intensify to Repair Tarbela Dam Crater

News Desk

HARIPUR: Civil work is in full swing to address the crater formed by the collapse of a weak rock mass at the intake pit of the Tarbela Dam 5th Extension Hydropower Project (T-5)

Engineers and project workers are laboring around the clock to ensure the timely commissioning of the project, as confirmed by an official source at the site.

On Monday morning, a weak rock mass collapsed during the excavation of the 2nd Bench Connecting Tunnel, allowing water from the intake pit to flood the tunnel and the powerhouse area of the T-5 project. Fortunately, all workers engaged in routine activities were evacuated safely, according to an official handout.

Officials from the Haripur district administration reported that the water from the intake pit has been completely drained, and no further water is entering the downstream work sites. Dewatering operations for the under-construction powerhouse have commenced, and the collapse did not cause any damage to the main tunnel, the powerhouse, the tailrace culvert, or the switchyard.

Looking ahead, project officials are focused on completing the necessary repairs swiftly to mitigate any potential delays in the project’s overall timeline. Continuous monitoring and safety assessments will be conducted to ensure the integrity of the construction site as work progresses.