USAID ENERGY POLICY PROGRAM MONTHLY REPORT OCTOBER 2012 COMPLETION OF GOMAL ZAM DAM, HYDROPOWER AND TRANSMISSION LINE PROJECT

The project is a collaborative effort between the Water and Power Development Authority (WAPDA) and the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) under the USAID Energy Policy Program. The project's main objective is to generate hydroelectric power and provide irrigation facilities to the surrounding areas. The project's progress has been slowed down due to two major reasons: the abduction of eight WAPDA employees working at the dam site and outstanding WAPDA payment of about $9 million to the contractor for labor, engineering, and security fees. As per the G2G Agreement, it is WAPDA's responsibility to contribute all costs in excess of the award. However, considering WAPDA's limited financial resources, additional funding will be required to complete the project. The USAID Energy Policy Program has brought this issue to USAID's attention for immediate action. The project's completion date, including the irrigation component, has been revised to September 30, 2013, under Amendment No. 1 to the Activity Agreement. As of October 2012, the total disbursement of the $40 million USG funding committed for the Gomal Zam (energy component) is $36,589,000. The project's status is tabulated below, showing the completion status, agreement amount, claims submitted, and present status of each work item. The main dam, spillways, and concrete-related works have been completed, with a claim of $19.171 million reimbursed. The hydropower and switchgear component has also been completed, with a claim of $0.757 million reimbursed. The 132kV transmission line and related works have been completed, with a claim of $1.0 million reimbursed. The completion of mechanical testing of the dam fixture has been completed, with a claim of $2.0 million reimbursed. The filling of the reservoir, testing, and placement in commercial operation have been completed, with a claim of $1.991 million reimbursed. The project's total cost is $40 million, with a total disbursement of $36.589 million as of October 2012. The project's completion depends on the completion of the transmission line, switchyard, and availability of water.