Nasir lays foundation stone of DHA water supply project
KARACHI: Sindh Local Government Minister Syed Nasir Hussain Shah, Karachi Mayor Murtaza Wahab and Mirza Ikhtiar Baig MNA laid the foundation stone of a project to supply 10 million gallons of water per day to the Defence Housing Authority (DHA). Under the project, a new 800mm-diameter water pipeline will be laid, through which an additional 10 million gallons of water will be supplied to DHA…
Karachi witnessed the laying of the foundation stone for a significant water supply project aimed at providing 10 million gallons of water per day to the Defence Housing Authority (DHA). Sindh Local Government Minister Syed Nasir Hussain Shah, Karachi Mayor Murtaza Wahab, and MNA Mirza Ikhtiar Baig participated in the ceremony. The project, estimated to cost Rs15 billion, involves the construction of an 800mm-diameter water pipeline, which will be completed by the Frontier Works Organisation (FWO) with assistance from the Sindh government.
An 18-month completion timeframe has been set for the project. In his remarks, Syed Nasir Hussain Shah emphasized that the water supply project for DHA aligns with the vision of PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari to foster development, public welfare, and ensure the provision of essential facilities to citizens. He highlighted the continuous rise in water requirements in Karachi and the ongoing efforts to strengthen the city's water supply system.
The project completion is expected within the stipulated period, and the Sindh government pledged its full support to ensure timely completion. Additionally, Syed Nasir Hussain Shah mentioned that several other projects are underway to enhance civic facilities across Karachi, including work on over 150 roads and other initiatives.
He also announced that projects for constructing underpasses and flyovers in DHA would soon commence, aimed at improving transportation and alleviating traffic issues. Furthermore, he revealed that the project to supply 10 million gallons of water daily to Lyari is nearing completion and will soon be inaugurated. Murtaza Wahab, the Karachi Mayor, expressed satisfaction with the allocation of special funds for the Rs15 billion project, stating that it would bolster the water supply system in DHA.
He further noted that various development projects were concurrently underway in Karachi to provide essential facilities to citizens and enhance the city's infrastructure.
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