ECNEC clears construction of Dadhocha Dam, other water, transit projects
ISLAMABAD: The Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (ECNEC) on Tuesday considered and approved four water sector projects including Administration of Punjab’s undertaking namely “Construction of Dadhocha Dam (revised)”.
The approval was given during the ECNEC meeting under chairmanship of Delegate Head of the state and Foreign Minister Senator Ishaq Dar.
“The venture will help bridging water lack in Rawalpindi through supply of 35 MGDs of water,” Office of the Appointee State leader said.
The Upgradation of Pakistan Railways existing main Line-1 (ML-1) was approved at re-altered scope, with directions that the Phase I of the Task for example 929 km from Karachi to Multan will be taken up as priority.
The ECNEC also considered and approved project titled “Flood Response Crisis Housing Undertaking (Phase-I), to be subsidized through a loan from the Asian Advancement Bank.
The venture aims to support the flood affected people in Sindh through the community-drove reconstruction of more than 250,000 flood versatile houses.
Other water sector approved projects included Gomal Zam Multipurpose undertaking, Raising of Mangla Dam project and Golen Gol Hydropower project. All three ventures are presently moving towards conclusion.
“Advancement of Integrated Transit Trade Management Framework” was also approved by the forum.
The task envisages construction and developing of state-of-the-art border crossing points at Torkham, Chaman and Wahga, establishment of Land Port Authority, digital start to finish tracking of containerized cargo and so forth.
ECNEC further approved “Karachi Neighborhood Improvement Task (KNIP)” and broadened its implementation period by six months to 31st December 2024. The venture aims to enhance accessibility, usability and attractiveness of public spaces like roads, roads, parks, open spaces and public buildings in chose neighborhoods of Karachi.
ECNEC also approved Construction of Border Terminal at Pakistan-Afghanistan Border Badini and upgradation of 40-km long road from Murgha Faqirzai to Khan Dagar Main Badini Road in district Saifullah.
