Trimmu Barrage
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| Trimmu Barrage | |
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  Location of Trimmu Barrage in Pakistan | |
| Official name | تریموں بیراج |
| Country | Pakistan |
| Location | Jhang District, Punjab, Pakistan |
| Coordinates | 31°08′40″N 72°08′47″E / 31.1443436°N 72.1464353°E |
| Construction began | 1938-1939 |
Trimmu Barrage is a barrage on the River Chenab in Jhang District of the Punjab province of Pakistan. It is situated downstream of the confluence of the Jhelum and Chenab rivers. It is situated some 25 kilometres (16 mi) from the city of Jhang[1][2] near the city of Athara Hazari where the River Jhelum flows into the River Chenab. It was one of the 7 link canals to be built under the Indus Water Plan of Pakistan. Pakistan created this plan after concluding the Indus Water Treaty with India. Trimmu Barrage is used to control water flow into the River Chenab for irrigation and flood control.
History
[edit]During 1938-1939, Trimmu Barrage was constructed by British engineers spearheaded by Chief Engineer James Douglas Hardy Bedford, designed primarily to safeguard Jhang and its surrounding areas from seasonal flooding. The architectural design of Trimmu Barrage integrates an arched grid-iron bridge supported by a network of protective bands, showcasing engineering techniques of the early 20th century.
In 2020, major rehabilitation and extensive modernization was undertaken, aimed at bolstering its operational efficiency and structural resilience, which included the construction of new gates, maintenance of the original structures, and the reconstruction of bridges to improve functionality and durability.
See also
[edit]- Chenab river dams and hydroelectric projects
- List of barrages and headworks in Pakistan
- List of dams and reservoirs in Pakistan
References
[edit]- ^ "District Jhang". Government of The Punjab. Retrieved 2 November 2024.
- ^ "High flood flow to pass through Trimmu Headworks today". ARY News. 29 August 2020. Retrieved 2 November 2024.
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