Karachi mayor says FWO, CBC working with Sindh govt on road and water projects in DHA

Karachi Mayor Murtaza Wahab announced on Tuesday that the Frontier Works Organisation (FWO) and the Cantonment Board Clifton (CBC) were teaming up with the Sindh government to work on road and water projects within the Defence Housing Authority (DHA). This collaboration came about following a meeting with DHA residents, where Wahab unveiled plans to construct a water pipeline from Dummlottee to Masjid-i-Ayesha, spanning DHA phases 6 and 7.

Speaking at a city event, Wahab mentioned that CBC would partner with the Karachi Water and Sewerage Corporation (KWSC) and the provincial government to ensure water reaches residents "directly to their homes". He expressed gratitude to the board for their assistance.

Wahab further stated that while the project timeline was initially 18 months, authorities now anticipate completion within 12 months, by September or October. This would result in the allocation of 10 million gallons of water daily for DHA residents. Additionally, the mayor highlighted that an underpass or flyover was being planned at the intersection of Khayaban-i-Ittehad and Khayaban-i-Hafiz, intended to alleviate traffic congestion for those traveling to Khayaban-i-Ittehad, DHA Phase 8 and Phase 7. The Sindh government's approval and funding for this project have been secured.

Wahab also revealed that the FWO and Sindh government were collaborating on further road projects to address traffic congestion in Karachi. The FWO and provincial government have obtained funding and are set to initiate the construction of another flyover at the intersection of Khayaban-i-Shahbaz and Khayaban-i-Hafiz. The mayor shared that a flyover will be built to remove the traffic bottleneck on Khaliquz Zaman Road, from the Lily Bridge signal to the Bacha Party intersection.

Once approved, procurement will commence immediately, allowing for a seamless stretch from II Chundrigar Road to Creek Club to Khayaban-i-Ittehad, with no signals.

Moreover, Wahab announced that a 10-million-gallon elevated water line for Lyari, initially pledged by the PPP, would be completed by October 20. Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah and PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari will provide further details on this project. He also mentioned that the Shahrah-i-Bhutto road, which benefits citizens and reduces traffic congestion, will be extended towards Ayesha Manzil, connecting to the expressway and avoiding the Qayyumabad and Baloch Colony Expressway.

The mayor emphasized the importance of collaboration among various institutions to provide Karachi residents with long-term relief.