Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah on Sunday reviewed the proposed Sukkur Water Supply Project, reaffirming the provincial government’s commitment to providing uninterrupted clean drinking water to households across the city.
Chairing a meeting on the project, the chief minister said Sukkur’s location along the banks of the River Indus should not prevent residents from receiving an adequate water supply.
He stressed that resolving the city’s longstanding water shortages was the government’s responsibility and directed relevant authorities to plan according to Sukkur’s current and future water requirements.
Rs2.14 Billion Water Treatment Scheme
The meeting discussed a proposal to establish a water treatment system with a processing capacity of 40 to 50 million gallons per day.
The Rs2.14 billion project is expected to increase water supply coverage in Sukkur to between 80 and 90 per cent.
The proposed scheme also includes infrastructure improvements and development of facilities at Bukkur Island, Bandar Road, the exhibition centre and Airport Road.
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Murad Ali Shah directed the relevant departments to ensure that the project addresses the city’s growing demand for clean drinking water.
Sukkur May Become Twin City of China’s Yichang
The chief minister also revealed that a proposal to establish Sukkur as a twin city of Yichang in China was under consideration.
He said the Sindh government wanted to benefit from Yichang’s urban development experience to transform Sukkur into a modern city.
Murad Ali Shah also highlighted the importance of improving the area around Sukkur Barrage, saying the initiative could help combine modern urban facilities with the city’s natural beauty.
Local Government Department Directed to Coordinate
The chief minister directed the Local Government Department, Sukkur mayor and other relevant institutions to coordinate efforts and ensure effective implementation of the water supply project.
Sindh Minister for Local Government Nasir Hussain Shah reaffirmed the provincial government’s commitment to resolving Sukkur’s water problems.
He noted that the populations of Sukkur and New Sukkur were steadily increasing, while the expansion of residential areas was expected to further raise demand for water.
He stressed the need to plan infrastructure according to the city’s growing population and future requirements.
