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Completion of Karachi's Largest Water Supply Project Faces Delay, Citizens May Not Benefit for Years
Delays plague Karachi's water supply project, leaving citizens uncertain about access to clean water.
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by News Desk
2024-04-22
Completion of Karachi's Largest Water Supply Project Faces Delay, Citizens May Not Benefit for Years

The completion of Karachi's largest water supply project, the K4 project, faces significant delays, raising concerns about prolonged water scarcity in the city. Despite the ambitious goal of delivering 260 MGD of water to Karachi by the end of 2025, challenges in augmenting the city's supply system have hindered progress.

 

Currently, approximately 50 billion rupees have been allocated to the project, with significant milestones achieved, including the completion of 60 percent of the work on laying pipes from Kenjhar Lake. However, critical components such as the construction of two 110 km long 84-inch diameter pipelines and pumping stations near Kenjhar Lake remain pending.

 

Moreover, the existing infrastructure of the Karachi Water and Sewerage Corporation lacks the capacity to accommodate additional water, necessitating the establishment of a new supply system. Unfortunately, delays in the tendering process and bureaucratic hurdles have stalled progress, with completion estimated by May 2027 at a cost of 70 to 72 billion rupees.

 

The situation underscores the urgency of addressing Karachi's water crisis, as citizens may face extended periods of water scarcity despite the completion of the K4 project's first phase. Calls for private sector involvement have emerged, signaling a shift in approach to overcome logistical and administrative challenges.

 

As Karachi grapples with ongoing water shortages, stakeholders must prioritize timely and efficient execution of infrastructure projects to ensure access to clean water for all residents.
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WaterCrisis

InfrastructureDevelopment

KarachiWaterSupply

K4Project

UrbanDevelopment
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