Karachi, Mayor Karachi, Barrister Murtaza Wahab, has laid the foundation stone for a significant overhaul of the water and sewage system in Subangar Gulshan Iqbal, Karachi. This project, part of a broader strategy by the Sindh government of the PPP to improve Karachi’s infrastructure, aims to address longstanding issues in water supply and drainage.

According to Karachi Metropolitan Corporation, the project, costing over 35 crores, involves replacing old lines with new ones to ensure a robust water supply and drainage system in the area. The initiative is expected to be completed within twelve months and is designed to meet the area’s needs until 2050.

The development in Subangar, a densely populated slum, includes laying four water pipelines and four RCC sewerage lines, alongside the construction of a 50 thousand gallon underground water tank and a 20 thousand gallon overhead tank. This project aims to address the previous challenges of contaminated water supply and sewage leaks, significantly improving the sanitation situation and protecting area roads from damage.

Mayor Wahab emphasized that all sewage systems are being connected to treatment plant three, which will improve the environmental situation. He also highlighted the right of citizens living in slums to basic facilities. The project is expected to cater to the area’s growing population, projected to exceed 93,000 by 2050, with an average water consumption of about 200,000 gallons per day.

In his remarks, Mayor Wahab reaffirmed his commitment to improving basic urban infrastructure and solving public problems in every area of Karachi. He also mentioned the start of similar projects in Isa Nagri and the recent inauguration of a new road around Jinnah Hospital, indicating a brighter future for Karachi and the country.