KARACHI: Residents of Karachi, especially those living in Keamari and West districts, are expected to get relief from the ongoing water shortage next month when the new Hub Canal becomes operational.
The new canal is a major project by the Sindh government and will add 100 million gallons of water per day (MGD) to the city’s supply. The old Hub Canal, which is also being repaired, currently brings 150 MGD to Karachi.
Mayor Murtaza Wahab said in a social media post that the Karachi Water and Sewerage Corporation (KWSC) will start operating the new 100 MGD canal on August 14.
The Rs12.8 billion project has been completed in just nine months and is funded by the provincial government. “The existing canal is also being rehabilitated under the same project,” he added.
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A KWSC spokesperson said the new canal will help solve the city’s water problems, especially in areas badly affected by shortages. He said the project will make a big difference in improving the overall water supply to the city.
Background of the project:
The Hub Canal project was approved in 2022 to meet the increasing water needs of Karachi. The plan included building a new canal and upgrading the old one.
In addition, the Hub pumping station, rising main pipeline, and Hub Filter Plant were upgraded to increase their capacity from 80 MGD to 100 MGD. This step is part of the Sindh government’s efforts to improve basic services and ease the lives of the city’s growing population.
