Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah today instructed officials to expedite the completion of the critical K-IV Water Supply Project, particularly a challenging section that intersects with the BRT Red Line corridor, to address the escalating water and sanitation demands of the metropolis.
During a review meeting at CM House on Thursday, the chief minister described the enhancement of the city”s water system as a primary concern for the provincial administration. ‘Karachi’s expanding population requires a modern and efficient water supply system. We must ensure that all ongoing projects are completed on time and with the highest quality standards,’ he stated.
The high-level meeting was attended by Provincial Ministers Nasir Hussain Shah and Jam Khan Shoro, Murtaza Wahab, Chief Secretary Asif Hyder Shah, Principal Secretary to CM Agha Wasif, Chairman Planning and Development Najam Shah, and senior officials from the Karachi Water and Sewerage Corporation (KWSC) and the Karachi Water and Sewerage Services Improvement Project (KWSSIP).
Officials reported that work on the K-IV pipeline has been intensified, with project teams now aiming to install two major pipelines daily to maintain progress. Mr. Shah directed authorities to manage construction carefully in densely populated areas, urging the use of modern excavation techniques to prevent damage to existing utility lines and public infrastructure.
The meeting was also briefed on several milestones for Phase-I of KWSSIP that are approaching completion. These include the establishment of customer service centres, the development of a Centre of Reform, Research and Innovation (CERRI), and significant progress on the Dhabeji Rising Main and the rehabilitation of the Dhabeji Pumping Station.
As part of the project’s institutional reforms, the KWSC has launched a multilingual digital platform in Urdu, English, and Sindhi. This unified portal enables citizens to manage billing, lodge complaints, and book water tankers online, improving service accessibility.
An integral component of KWSSIP involves extending water and sewerage networks to underserved informal settlements. The chief minister was informed that areas like Soba Nagar and Essa Nagri are being connected to the system through community-based initiatives. Mr. Shah emphasised that ensuring equitable access to these essential services for all residents remains a central objective.
Preparations for Phase-II of the project were also reviewed. This next stage, supported by the World Bank and the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank, is set to significantly scale up investment in water infrastructure and sector reforms.
Concluding the session, the chief minister called for sustained momentum and close coordination among all departments to ensure the project’s timely implementation, which he noted would deliver lasting improvements for the citizens.