The Karachi Water & Sewerage Corporation (KWSC) on Saturday launched a major infrastructure upgrade aimed at improving the city’s water supply system.
KWSC officials said construction is under way at Zero Point on the Hub Canal, where a modern intake chamber is being built to connect the upstream and downstream sections of the head regulator.
The project is designed to strengthen, secure and streamline the flow of water from the Hub Dam into the city’s distribution network.
According to the KWSC, the new intake chamber will allow both canals at Zero Point to be more effectively linked, improving water flow, boosting transmission efficiency and enhancing overall hydraulic capacity.
Once completed, the project is expected to bring noticeable relief to residents in the West and Keamari districts’ areas that have long faced inconsistent supply.
To facilitate the work, KWSC officials have announced a scheduled shutdown of the Hub Canal from April 5 to April 10. During this period, water supply to the West and Keamari districts will be temporarily suspended, while hydrants at Crush Plant 1 and 2 will also remain closed for maintenance.
The temporary shutdown of the Hub pumping station is projected to create a daily shortfall of approximately 100 million gallons. Despite this, the authorities said that other installations will continue operating, ensuring that the city still receives about 550 million gallons a day out of its usual 650 million gallons supply.
KWSC CEO Ahmed Ali Siddiqui directed officials to complete the project within the stipulated time frame, stressing the need to utilise all available resources to avoid delays. He described the initiative as critical to modernising Karachi’s ageing water infrastructure and meeting future demand.
A KWSC spokesperson said that such development projects are essential for building a more reliable and efficient water system in the long term. The utility reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring improved and uninterrupted water supply across the city.
