Karachi, Mayor Karachi and Chairman of the Karachi Water and Sewerage Corporation, Barrister Murtaza Wahab, announced a significant enhancement to the city’s drainage system with the introduction of new jetting and suction machines. This initiative, part of a broader effort to address Karachi’s infrastructure challenges, is seen as a vital step towards improving living conditions in Pakistan’s largest city.
According to Karachi Metropolitan Corporation, the ceremony held at the M.D Secretariat Karsaz marked the handover of 40 jetting and suction machines, manufactured at a cost of 901 million rupees (901 million), to the CEO of the Water Corporation, Engineer Salahuddin. This effort is a collaborative project involving the Sindh Government, World Bank, and Karachi Water Sewerage Services Improvement.
Mayor Wahab, during the ceremony, emphasized the joint commitment of various parties to resolve Karachi’s water supply and drainage problems. He highlighted that these new machines, equipped with Euro 2 engines and a capacity of 7000 liters, are capable of addressing severe sewage blockages, with pumps imported from Italy. The Mayor expressed optimism about the visible improvement this addition will bring to the city’s infrastructure.
In his address to the media, Mayor Wahab detailed the plans for a fleet management portal under the Water Corporation, which will include tracking systems installed in all suction and jetting machines. This advancement will enable users to monitor the location and operation of these machines, ensuring greater efficiency and transparency in their deployment.
The ceremony was attended by notable figures including Deputy Mayor Salman Abdullah Murad, CEO Water Corporation Engineer Syed Salahuddin Ahmed, and other top officials and board members of the Water Corporation. The event highlighted the ongoing efforts to improve Karachi’s water and sewerage services.
Mayor Wahab also mentioned that in addition to the current project, there are plans for further expansion. In the third phase, 20 more combined jetting and suction machines will be handed over to the Karachi Water Corporation. He also spoke about ongoing water projects, including efforts to increase water supply from the Hub Dam and a new 65 MGD project under consideration.
This initiative represents a crucial step in addressing Karachi’s longstanding infrastructure challenges. With the support of the Sindh government and other stakeholders, the Karachi Water Corporation aims to bring about a significant improvement in the city’s water and drainage systems.