Diamer-Bhasha Dam: Housing for people displaced by dam

The provision of temporary accommodation is in addition to the full payment for the land.


February 22, 2012

ISLAMABAD: The Water and Power Development Authority (Wapda) has decided to provide temporary housing facilities to all families whose lands have been acquired in Thore Valley for construction of the Diamer-Basha Dam. The provision of temporary accommodation, in accordance with the weather requirements of the area, is in addition to the full payment for the land and establishment of permanent townships in five years. This decision, which will benefit 131 families whose lands have been acquired for establishing of Wapda offices and residential structures. The amount is to be paid to each family for construction of alternative accommodation comprising a bedroom along with toilet.

Published in The Express Tribune, February 22nd, 2012.

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