Islamabad: Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) will develop a comprehensive master plan for Islamabad’s water supply, sewage and drainage infrastructure to address the capital’s long-term needs through 2060, following discussions with the Capital Development Authority.
The plan was discussed during a meeting at CDA headquarters between CDA Chairman and Chief Commissioner Islamabad Sohail Ashraf and a JICA delegation, where both sides reviewed reforms and technical cooperation for improving the city’s water supply, sewage and drainage systems.
According to officials, the master plan will focus on strengthening Islamabad’s water infrastructure to meet growing urban demand while improving drainage and sewage management over the coming decades.
During the meeting, Sohail Ashraf said efforts were underway to ensure an uninterrupted supply of clean drinking water in the capital. He added that JICA would also provide technical assistance for the Shahdara Dam and Dotara Dam projects, with construction work already underway on Shahdara Dam.
The CDA chairman said measures were being taken to reduce water wastage, curb line losses and promote efficient water use to improve overall system performance.
JICA’s technical expertise will also be used to upgrade the Simly and Sangjani water filtration plants as part of wider efforts to modernise Islamabad’s water infrastructure.
Senior CDA officials, including Member Administration Esfandyar Baloch and DG Islamabad Water Sardar Khan Zimri, attended the meeting. The JICA delegation later visited the Simly and Sangjani filtration plants.
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