Technically this site is a blessing for the country.
in reality, Politicians like only those projects that can ensure them huge kickbacks for their foreign accounts.
Why would they build this dam for $7-8 Billion, when they can rob the country by opting for 10 dams for same job at a cost of $100...
dam wall is at the location of Dhok Pathan bridge, between Dhullian and Kot Sarang.
lake will extend from bridge to Bahria Sector B. any land below 405 MASL will become lake, and between 405 to 415 will be "good for farming only". 415 and above won't be effected
Storage capacity is upto 38.4 MAF, which is 600% more than Kalabagh, Basha or Tarbela.
Cost estimate in 1967 was $250 million for the old design. 2002 study estimated near 1 billion. in 2017, it will cost around 8 Billion including the enhancements, Hydel output is 5240 MW with no seasonal...
Soan Project was compiled in 2010. PPP and PMLN govts have simply wasted last six years due to no interest in real issues. site feasibility has been done but needs a refresh for design changes. any questions are welcome