Punjab Plans Rs. 31 Billion Water Project for Lahore

Meanwhile, the Punjab administration has planned a Rs. 31 billion project to reduce Lahore's reliance on groundwater by treating water from the BRB Canal for drinking purposes.

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• Authorities plan to eventually growth its capacity to 540 MGD.
• The Central Development Working Party has approved the project's PC-I.
• WASA Lahore at present operates 594 deep tube wells.

According to Associated Press Of Pakistan (APP), under the project, a Surface Water Treatment Plant near Bhaini Road will initially treat 54 million gallons of water per day (MGD). Authorities plan to eventually growth its capacity to 540 MGD. Punjab Schools to Teach Social Skills to Students.

In practice, the Central Development Working Party has approved the project's PC-I. It will now go to the Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (ECNEC) for final approval. Work will commence after the final approval.

WASA Lahore at present operates 594 deep tube wells. It supply around 329 million gallons of groundwater daily to the city. Dumb TikToker Jumps into Lion's Cage at Lahore Zoo.

For context, the project will receive financial assistance from the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) as part of its $235 million financing package for Lahore's water and wastewater management. The initiative intends to conserve Lahore's declining groundwater reserves by gradually replacing part of the city's groundwater supply with treated canal water. Stay Connected with ProPakistani. Obtain the latest news and stories wherever you prefer. Follow on Google Discover.

Taken together, the developments around punjab Plans Rs. 31 Billion Water Project for Lahore point to a situation that is still moving, and the coming days should bring more clarity.