Sindh Minister for Local Government Syed Nasir Hussain Shah visited Khayyam Canal in Clifton following complaints from local residents about construction work around the waterway.
Shah said he had visited the site to inspect the work in response to concerns raised by residents living near the canal. He added that Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah had also taken notice of the matter.
Explaining the project, the minister said it was being carried out by the Local Government Department and involved covering the existing drain, restoring Khayyam Canal and diverting sewage water away from the area.
He said a separate clean-water canal was also being developed to improve the area’s appearance and environment.
Project Aims to Improve Sanitation
According to Shah, the project is intended to reduce foul odours and health risks associated with sewage in the surrounding neighbourhoods.
He said the initiative would improve environmental conditions for residents and make the area cleaner and more pleasant.
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The minister added that landscaping, greenery and tree plantation were also planned along Khayyam Canal as part of the area’s improvement.
Minister Rejects Encroachment Concerns
Addressing residents’ concerns about construction around the canal, Shah said no encroachment or unauthorised construction was taking place under the project.
He also clarified that no commercial activity had been permitted or was being planned as part of the development.
Shah said the project was expected to be completed within two months, adding that the work was aimed at restoring the canal and improving sanitation and environmental conditions in Clifton.
