Meeting with Chairman WAPDA on Crucial Projects for Karachi’s Water Supply System
The Chief Minister spoke about a parallel canal construction aimed at enhancing water supply infrastructure, specifically mentioning an urgent request to allocate additional 50 MGD of water from Hub Dam.
Progress and Financing on K-IV Project
Gen (R) Sajjad Ghani reported that the project is progressing with a completion target set for June 2026, achieving 53% as of today. The Chief Minister prompted Local Government to draft a summary regarding financial agreements concerning an Rs8.5 billion contribution from WAPDA’s side.*
Resolving Court Cases and Land Issues Related to Water Supply Project
Mayor Murtaza Wahab was directed by the Chief Minister for clearing legal hindrances on land acquisition, allowing construction work of a 5 km ROW between Manghopir and Pipri termination points. The CM also urged Saeed Ghani to expedite provincial fund release in exchange for resolving compensation cases.*
Reviewing WAPDA’s Ongoing K-IV Project
Gen (R) emphasized that the work on all project components is fully underway. As of now, eight contract packages have been awarded and are being executed efficiently with various local and international firms.*
In a related communique post-meeting:*
WAPDA’s Drainage Project – RBOD I & II for Improved Urban Water Management
The Lower Indus Right Bank Irrigation and Drainage Project has been operational since 1994, providing drainage facilities to Larkana, Dadu, Jamshoro, Kambar Shahdadkot, Jacobabad. Acknowledging the provincial’s repair costs for RBOD during floods of 2022 and requesting reimbursement from WAPDA.*
Upcoming Expert Committee Formation on Drainage Project Handover
A consensus was reached between Chief Minister Qasim Sindh and Chairman Ghani to form an expert committee, which will address RBOD-I & III issues for project handover from WAPDA.*
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