Punjab Approves Rs. 8.5 Billion for Water, Sewerage Projects

The Punjab government has approved two major development schemes worth Rs. 8.5 billion under the Punjab Development Programme to improve water supply and sewerage infrastructure in Rawalpindi under the Water and Sanitation Agency (WASA).

The approved projects include the installation of new water supply systems and the replacement of outdated infrastructure across the city. However, sewerage schemes planned for Rawalpindi and Chaklala cantonment areas have been deferred.

According to officials, the cantonment sewerage projects, valued at Rs. 4 billion, will only proceed after approval from the federal cabinet. Once approved, the projects will be implemented in the cantonment areas.

A new water supply project worth Rs. 3.5 billion is set to be completed in Union Councils 76 and 77. The scheme includes the installation of 12 new tube wells and the replacement of old water supply lines.

In addition, a Rs. 5 billion sewerage project will focus on laying new sewerage lines in areas that currently lack infrastructure and replacing deteriorated lines in existing areas.

Sources stated that a total of Rs. 5.5 billion had initially been planned under the Punjab Development Programme for sewerage improvements.

Of this amount, Rs. 2 billion each was allocated to the Rawalpindi Cantonment Board and Chaklala Cantonment Board, while Rs. 1.5 billion was designated for city areas.

WASA Managing Director Azizullah Khan said the completion of these water supply and sewerage schemes in both city and cantonment areas will significantly improve water availability and address existing sewerage issues.