Dossier
HEM
Coverage of HEM in the Nexus archive.
Tarbela-5 Extension Hydropower Projecttopic1Water and Power Development Authority (Wapda)organization1Power Construction Corporation of China Ltdorganization1HEIorganization1MM Pakistan-BIDR Chinaorganization1Ather Hameedperson1World Bankorganization1Asian Infrastructure Investment Bankorganization1
- Stakeholders blamed for Tarbela-5 cofferdam collapse
An inquiry committee blamed the contractor, consultant, and employer (Wapda) for the cofferdam collapse at the Tarbela-5 hydropower project, citing unauthorized design changes. The incident caused a two-year delay, 285% cost escalation (from Rs82bn to Rs317bn), and economic unviability, with the project now targeting completion by June 2028.