The Punjab government has asked WASA Rawalpindi to create a detailed and practical plan to upgrade the city’s old and broken sewerage system. This decision was made after recent incidents of urban flooding that caused serious problems for residents.
Right now, only about 35 to 40 percent of Rawalpindi is covered by a proper sewerage system. In many areas, untreated sewage is still being dumped into open drains and flows directly into Leh Nullah, which poses major health and environmental risks.
To solve this issue, the government—under the leadership of Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz—has launched a development program aimed at improving Rawalpindi’s infrastructure. As part of this plan, the city will get a new master plan that includes the construction of modern sewerage treatment plants, systems to collect and reuse rainwater, and the building of Chirah Dam. The Chirah Dam will help meet the city’s water needs by providing up to 28 million gallons of clean water every day.
The goal of this project is to expand proper sewerage coverage to the entire city by June 2026. WASA Rawalpindi has been given a deadline of two weeks to come up with specific and actionable proposals to start work on improving the city’s infrastructure.
