Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah today sanctioned the transfer of over 22 acres of government land for the construction of a critical 6 Million Gallons per Day (MGD) Rapid Gravity Water Treatment Plant in Hyderabad, a move aimed at enhancing potable water availability for Qasimabad and its surrounding localities.
The decision was made during a high-level meeting convened at the Chief Minister House, chaired by Mr. Shah. Attendees included Minister for Planning and Development and Irrigation Jam Khan Shoro, Chief Secretary Asif Hyder Shah, Chairman Pand D Najam Shah, Secretary Finance Fayaz Jatoi, PSCM Agha Wasif, and other senior officials.
Minister Shoro informed the assembly that the Hyderabad Municipal Corporation had lodged a request for land allocation in Deh Jamshoro, Taluka Qasimabad, to facilitate the project under an Annual Development Programme (ADP) Scheme. District authorities subsequently identified approximately 25 acres in Village Misri Shaikh, with 22 acres deemed suitable for immediate utilisation due to their ‘A-1’ category classification.
Following the briefing, the Chief Minister officially approved the proposal to earmark and allot 22-14 acres to the Mayor, Hyderabad Municipal Corporation, specifically for the water treatment facility’s development.
Mr. Shah underscored the imperative of upgrading urban water infrastructure, directing officials to ensure the timely execution of the endeavour. He stated, ‘We must prioritise provision of safe and clean drinking water to our people, particularly in rapidly growing urban centres like Hyderabad.’
Furthermore, the Chief Minister instructed the Planning and Development Department and local administrations to expedite all necessary legal and administrative procedures, thereby enabling the prompt commencement of construction work.
Highlighting the broader implications, Mr. Shah noted that the initiative would substantially boost water treatment capacity and cater to the escalating demand in Qasimabad and adjacent areas. ‘This project is not just an infrastructure investment – it is about public health, improved living standards, and sustainable urban development,’ he remarked.
The gathering concluded with stringent directives for maintaining transparency in land utilisation and ensuring rigorous oversight of the project’s implementation to guarantee its successful and timely delivery for the residents of Hyderabad.