Rawalpindi: The Punjab Development Programme has approved two major schemes worth PKR 8.5 billion to upgrade water supply and sewerage infrastructure in Rawalpindi, officials confirmed on Tuesday. The projects, overseen by the Water and Sanitation Agency (WASA), aim to replace outdated water lines and expand sewerage networks in areas lacking proper coverage.
Under the programme, a PKR 3.5 billion water supply scheme will be implemented in Union Councils 76 and 77. This includes the installation of 12 new tube wells and the replacement of deteriorated water supply lines to ensure a more reliable and safe water system for residents.
Simultaneously, a PKR 5 billion sewerage project will replace old sewerage lines and lay new networks in areas currently without proper drainage. This initiative is expected to address long-standing sewerage issues and improve sanitation standards across the city.
However, the sewerage schemes for Rawalpindi Cantonment and Chaklala Cantonment, initially part of the approved PKR 5.5 billion plan, have been deferred. Federal cabinet approval is required before PKR 4 billion allocated for cantonment areas can be utilized for the development of these projects.
According to sources, the original allocation under the Punjab Development Programme included PKR 2 billion each for Rawalpindi and Chaklala Cantonments, and PKR 1.5 billion for sewerage improvements in the city. Once the deferred projects receive federal clearance, construction will begin in cantonment areas as well.
WASA Managing Director Azizullah Khan stated that upon completion of the proposed water supply and sewerage schemes, residents can expect significant improvements in water availability and sanitation services throughout the city and cantonment areas.
The initiative is part of broader efforts by the provincial government to modernize infrastructure, enhance public health standards, and ensure reliable water and sewerage services in rapidly growing urban centers like Rawalpindi.
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