MULTAN: Neelum-Jhelum hydroelectric power project’s first unit will start the electricity generation by February 2018, the project’s board of management said.

During a meeting, the board briefed Water and Power Development Authority (Wapda) Chairman Lieutenant General (Retired) Muzammil Hussain about the progress of the under-development project.

The Wapda chairman while speaking on the occasion expressed satisfaction over the progress on the hydroelectric power project.

“Despite the delay of years and cost overrun, the project would finally see the light of the day because of extraordinary commitment and professional excellence on the part of Wapda and project team members,” Hussain told the meeting attended by Board Chairman Peter Mason and others.

The Neelum-Jhelum hydroelectric power project comprises four generating units with a cumulative capacity of 969 megawatts.