The Sialkot (Sambrial) – Kharian Motorway (SKM) originates from the end of Lahore – Sialkot Motorway (LSM) near Sambrial, passes through the districts of Sialkot – Gujrat and ends at Kharian (N-5). It traverses adjacent to major cities/towns like Jalal Pur Jatan, Gujrat, Lalamusa, Daulat Nagar before finally terminating near Bismillah Chowk at N-5. Total initial cost of the project was Rs 27,326,540,351/- ,however, due to current hyperinflation and unprecedented rise in the cost of construction material the project financial structure is under revision at NHA. Salient of project are as under:
S No. | Description | Details |
01. | Name of Project | Construction of Sialkot (Sambrial) – Kharian Motorway 69 Kms, 4 Lanes Controlled Access. |
02. | Concession Period | 25 Years (2021 to 2046) |
03. | Client | National Highway Authority (NHA) |
04. | Sponsor & EPC Contractor | Frontier Works Organization (FWO) |
05. | Concessionaire | SKIM (Private) Limited |
06. | Completion Date | Oct 2024 (as per concession agreement) |
07. | Financier | Faysal Bank Limited (FBL) |
08. | Independent Engineer (I.E) | M/s Associated Consultancy Centre (Pvt) Ltd |
09. | Independent Auditor (I.A) | M/s Ilyas Saeed & Co |
10. | Design Consultant | M/s Zeeruk International (Private) Limited |
11. | Total Project Cost | Rs. 27,326 million |