LAHORE: Pakistan has approved its first tunnel boring sewage project, aimed at installing an underground sewer system without disrupting daily life in the city.
The Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (ECNEC), chaired by Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar, gave the green light to the project.
According to a spokesperson from the Punjab Housing Department, a 32-kilometre underground sewer line will be laid from Larex Colony to Gulshan Ravi. This project is expected to provide a long-term solution for the drainage issues in densely populated central Lahore.
Once completed, the project will benefit around 2.5 million people directly. Authorities believe it will be a game-changer not only for Lahore but also for cities across Pakistan.
The spokesperson added that the pipes will be manufactured using advanced vertical spinning technology, which gives them a lifespan of over 100 years. After the project’s completion, more than 22 existing lift stations in the city will be shut down to save resources.
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The project’s planning and design have been done by the US-based consultancy firm, EBA Engineering. The construction is expected to be completed by June 2028. The tunnel-bored sewer line will connect to the Babu Sabu wastewater treatment plant.
The Housing Department stated that the project reflects the vision and leadership of Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif. The tunnel boring project is part of the government’s ongoing efforts to improve urban services and marks a major step toward a cleaner and more dignified life for the citizens of Lahore.
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