CDWP approves Rs 4.54 billion Energy Sector Project for Gwadar

To address the electricity demands of Gwadar, the Central Development Working Party (CDWP) approved a crucial “revised” energy project.

This project focuses on enhancing the transmission line infrastructure for the coastal city, marking a significant step forward in meeting Gwadar’s energy needs.

The CDWP meeting, led by Deputy Chairman of the Planning Commission, Mohammad Jehanzeb Khan, sanctioned the energy project for Gwadar along with another initiative in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province following detailed discussions.

The approved energy sector project, titled “Construction of 220kV Transmission Line (28km) along with 2nd Circuit Stringing of 132kV Transmission Line from Jiwani to Gwadar (94km) Revised,” is valued at Rs. 4540.010 million, GP reported.

This initiative, worth Rs. 4.54001 billion, aims to be financed through the Public Sector Development Program (PSDP).