Multan sewerage projects face monsoon deadline

MULTAN:

Multan's major sewerage and drainage projects under the Punjab Development Programme (PDP) Phase-I Critical Component have achieved 53 per cent completion, with work continuing at sites across the city.

During a visit to various project sites on Sunday, Divisional Commissioner Aamir Kareem Khan reviewed the pace and quality of the ongoing schemes.

WASA Deputy Managing Director Zeeshan Shaukat Gondal briefed him that the Rs25.8 billion development package includes replacement of old sewerage infrastructure and upgradation of disposal stations in different parts of Multan by June 30.

Officials said work is under way on 21 kilometres of worn-out sewerage lines under the critical component of the project. Key schemes include installation of a 24-inch sewerage line on Nishtar Road, a new line from Dera Adda Chowk to Pul Shawala Chowk, replacement of old pipelines in Officers Colony.