Pindi's sewerage system revamp on the cards

The Punjab government plans to address Rawalpindi's longstanding water shortage by completing the Chirah Dam (28 MGD), Chahan Dam (17 MGD), and Dadocha Dam (35 MGD) water supply projects. Additionally, 40pc of the city's sewerage system will be upgraded to 100pc, and rainwater harvesting systems will be expanded.

These announcements were made by Punjab Housing Secretary Noorul Amin Mengal during a meeting in Rawalpindi, attended by DG WASA Punjab Tayyab Fareed, MD WASA Rawalpindi Muhammad Saleem Ashraf, and other officials.

The meeting reviewed the master plan for Rawalpindi's water and sewerage system, being developed under the Punjab Development Programme.

Secretary Mengal stated that WASA will install new surface water treatment plants and upgrade the water distribution network in Rawalpindi.

He added that rainwater harvesting systems and underground water storage tanks will be established to conserve rainwater, and sewage and stormwater from drains will be treated and reused for agriculture. Wastewater treatment plants will be installed at sewage drain outlets, including Nala Lai.

Mengal emphasised smart resource utilisation and collaborative planning with relevant departments.