Punjab Chief Minister Approves Rawalpindi Development Plan Prioritizing Water Supply and Sewerage Upgrades

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Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has given in-principle approval to the Rawalpindi Development Plan, which focuses on upgrading the city's water supply and sewerage systems. The plan, a result of a joint meeting chaired by Punjab Secretary for Urban Development and Public Health Engineering Noorul Amin Mengal, aims to ensure a sustainable water supply and alleviate monsoon-related issues. Officials from various departments have been tasked with preparing feasibility studies, upgrading infrastructure, and implementing new projects to meet the city's growing needs.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Rawalpindi Development Plan prioritizes upgrades to the city's water supply and sewerage systems, with an emphasis on ensuring a sustainable water supply and alleviating monsoon-related issues.
  • Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has given in-principle approval to the plan, which involves upgrading infrastructure, implementing new projects, and enhancing the city's water management system.
  • The plan includes the preparation of feasibility studies, procurement of additional water sources, and installation of new tube wells to ensure an uninterrupted water supply during summer.
  • Officials from various departments, including the Rawalpindi Development Authority (RDA), Water and Sanitation Agency (WASA), Parks and Horticulture Authority (PHA), and Public Health Engineering, have been tasked with preparing PC-1s for proposed schemes and implementing projects.
  • RDA Director General provided updates on major projects, including the Ring Road and Nullah Leh schemes, which were highlighted for timely and transparent completion.

Statistics:

  • WASA has collected Rs2.6 billion against the assigned Rs2.3 billion in revenue, exceeding its target by Rs300 million.
  • 20 new tube wells are being installed to ensure an uninterrupted water supply during summer.
  • Additional intake from Rawal and Khanpur dams totals 13 MGD, with ongoing dam projects adding 12 MGD from Chahan Dam, 5 MGD from Rawal Dam, and 8 MGD from Khanpur Dam.
  • The feasibility for the Daducha Dam, expected to provide 35 MGD, is set to conclude within two months.

Sources:

  • Punjab Government press release
  • WASA Managing Director, Muhammad Saleem Ashraf
  • Punjab Secretary for Urban Development and Public Health Engineering, Noorul Amin Mengal.