Lahore: The Punjab government has launched a smart water management initiative aimed at stopping untreated wastewater discharge into the River Ravi and ensuring a sustainable, waste-free water supply for Lahore.
As part of the plan, six wastewater treatment plants will be constructed across key outfall points in the city. In the first phase, two major plants will be developed — the Babu Sabu treatment plant, with an estimated cost of PKR 60 billion, and the Kattar Bund plant, costing around PKR 23 billion. Both projects will be financed by international donor agencies.
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The initiative was discussed in a meeting chaired by Noor ul Amin Mengal, Secretary for Housing, Urban Development, and Public Health Engineering. During the briefing, Lahore WASA Managing Director Ghufran Ahmad outlined the project’s design, scope, and long-term impact.
Secretary Mengal stated that once these plants are operational, Lahore’s wastewater will be fully reusable, marking a major milestone in urban water sustainability. He added that instead of discharging sewage into the Ravi River or canals, the treated water will be repurposed for agricultural use.
He also instructed relevant departments to create a coordinated implementation strategy for using treated water in farming, reinforcing that smart use of resources is essential for long-term development.
“This is a directive from the Punjab Chief Minister to ensure that access to clean water and responsible water management is implemented across all districts, not just urban centers,” Mengal said.
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The project reflects the province’s broader commitment to environmental protection, water conservation, and ensuring clean water access for all citizens. Once completed, it is expected to drastically reduce pollution in the River Ravi and promote sustainable agriculture through water reuse.
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