KARACHI: Mayor Karachi Barrister Murtaza Wahab laid the foundation stone for a series of infrastructure projects in Korangi District, focusing on road rehabilitation, sewerage improvements, and water supply enhancements. The initiatives, which aim to address long-standing issues in the area, were announced during a ceremony attended by Deputy Mayor Salman Abdullah Murad and other city officials.

The mayor revealed that 110,000 running feet of sewerage lines in the district will be replaced at a cost of Rs 2.5 billion. He outlined plans for road surfacing and paver block installation, covering 2,648,000 and 820,500 square feet respectively, to improve the condition and aesthetics of the district’s streets.

In addition to roadworks, Barrister Wahab announced the imminent completion of the Korangi Causeway bridge and the four-lane Jam Sadiq Ali Bridge, both of which are expected to enhance mobility for local residents by July. A new underpass is also being developed to provide direct access to Shahrah-e-Bhutto, bypassing Qayyumabad.

As part of efforts to tackle Karachi’s water issues, the mayor spoke about the ongoing K-IV project, which will introduce 260 million gallons of water per day to the city. An additional canal from Hub Dam, set to be completed by August 14, will bring another 40 million gallons per day. By September, the water recycling project at Gutter Baghicha will be operational, supplying recycled water to industries and preserving potable water for citizens.

Mayor Wahab emphasized that these projects align with the Pakistan Peoples Party’s manifesto under the leadership of Bilawal Bhutto Zardari. The initiatives are part of a broader Rs 20 billion development budget aimed at addressing the city’s challenges, particularly the water crisis, which he identified as a pressing issue for Karachiites.

He assured residents that the city’s leadership is committed to resolving these problems collaboratively, with a focus on fulfilling promises and advancing Karachi’s development.