Deg outfall hydro power project is located on the

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near Rachna industrial area Sheikhupura,

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in Pakistan. The plant capacity is 4.04

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(MW). Its construction is funded by the

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. Construction of an approximately long and wide access road also part of this project which will connect the plant location with the Lahore-Sheikhupura road. 56.46 acres of land was acquired for this project in 2013.

Spillway

The project will have seven spillway units of broad crested with radial gates (Glacis Type).

Salient features

*Rated Discharge = 120 m³/s *Rated Net Head = 4.0 m *Installed Capacity = 4.04 MW *Annual Energy = 27.65 GWh *Plant Factor = 78.13% *No. of Units = 2 (Horizontal shaft double regulated Kaplan turbines) *Levelized Tariff = 9.1852 (Pak Rs. / kWh) *Access to Site = On UCC via Lahore-Sheikhupura road. Source:

Collapse of structure

In 2017, structure of the project collapsed; the Punjab government established an inquiry team to investigate the incident.

Nearby landmarks

Quaid-e-Azam Business Park Sheikhupura Quaid-e-Azam Business Park Sheikhupura ( ur, ) is an industrial area being developed by the Punjab government. Previously it was named Quaid-e-azam Apparel Park; the name was changed in November 2019. The Chief Minister of the Punjab, Sardar Usman ...

*Rachna industrial area Shekhupura *Wapda Town Sheikhupura *Atlas Honda Power Plant *Nestle Sheikhupura

References

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