Islamabad:A meeting held at the CDA Headquarters was informed that approximately 100 rainwater rechargeable wells will be constructed at various locations in Islamabad to raise the groundwater level and prevent water wastage.
Similarly, approximately 20 water storage tanks will be constructed at different locations in the Federal Capital to store rainwater. The meeting discussed water-related issues and review various initiatives and project progress regarding water supply in Islamabad.
The meeting reviewed the progress of water-related projects and initiatives in Islamabad and issued necessary directions for their timely completion. The meeting was briefed on measures for the upgradation and rehabilitation of water infrastructure in Islamabad. It was informed during the briefing that work is ongoing on various schemes for the rehabilitation and upgradation of waterworks, conduction pipelines, water treatment plants and water pumps.
Additionally, the installation of the (System Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) and flow meters for introducing the modern monitoring mechanism for the water system in the Capital City is also in progress.
The meeting was apprised of measures regarding rainwater storage and groundwater recharge. The meeting was informed that under the CDA building bylaws, rooftop rainwater harvesting has been made mandatory in the Federal Capital Islamabad.
Randhawa directed that strict compliance with the rooftop rainwater harvesting system be ensured in the capital. During the briefing, it was said that an effective mechanism has been established for improving water tanker services and addressing water related complaints through a dashboard system in Islamabad.
The meeting also held detailed discussions on dam projects in Islamabad. It was informed during the briefing that the feasibility study for the Shahdra Dam project has been completed, while the design phase of the dam project is in its final stages.
The meeting was also informed that work on the feasibility study for the Dotara Dam is ongoing and is expected to be completed by May 2026. The meeting also reviewed progress on the establishment of three Sewage Treatment Plants on the Korang Nullah.
It was informed that this project will be constructed on an EPC basis and the process for hiring a design consultant is underway. The meeting was briefed that the PC-I for 11 wetlands in the Federal Capital Islamabad has been approved and the site selection process for various wetlands is ongoing. Meanwhile, work has commenced on two wetlands with the collaboration of the Farmers Development Agency.
