Bheri Babai diversion project civil works miss third deadline, only 57 percent complete
Summary
The Bheri Babai Diversion Multipurpose Project has completed only 57 percent of civil works, missing its third deadline with a new extension requested amid delays due to the pandemic, material shortages, and design revisions.
Key Points
- Civil works of the Bheri Babai Diversion Project have reached 57 percent progress, missing the third deadline.
- A joint venture between Raman Construction and China's Guangdong Yuantian handles the contract, which started in August 2019 with a Rs6.16 billion budget.
- Delays are attributed to the pandemic, material shortages, frequent design revisions, consultant changes, and workforce shortages.
- The project aims to generate 46 MW of electricity and irrigate 51,000 hectares, with overall progress at 69 percent and costs rising to an estimated Rs45 billion.
