Karachi: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah has approved the allocation of over 22 acres of government land for the construction of a 6 million gallons per day (MGD) rapid gravity water treatment plant in Hyderabad, aimed at improving water supply in Qasimabad and surrounding areas.
The decision was taken while chairing a meeting at the CM House, which was attended by senior provincial officials. During the briefing, it was informed that the Hyderabad Municipal Corporation had requested land for the project under the Annual Development Programme (ADP). Officials identified around 25 acres of government land in Village Misri Shaikh, Taluka Qasimabad, of which 22 acres were classified as suitable for immediate use.
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The chief minister approved the allocation of 22-14 acres of land in favour of the Mayor of Hyderabad Municipal Corporation for the proposed water treatment facility.
Murad Ali Shah stressed the need to strengthen urban water infrastructure, particularly in rapidly growing cities like Hyderabad, where demand for clean drinking water continues to rise. He directed authorities to ensure timely execution of the project and fast-track all legal and administrative procedures so that construction can begin without delay.