Rawalpindi: Secretary Local Government Punjab, Mian Shakeel Ahmed, and Commissioner Rawalpindi Division, Engineer Aamir Khattak, jointly chaired a high-level meeting on Monday to assess the progress of the DREAMS Water Supply Project and other development schemes in the city.
Held at the Commissioner’s Office, the meeting was attended by Deputy Commissioner Rawalpindi, Director Development, MD WASA, and other senior officials. The session focused primarily on the DREAMS project—an ambitious water supply scheme designed to address Rawalpindi’s growing urban water shortage.
MD WASA, Muhammad Saleem Ashraf, briefed the participants on the project’s four-part implementation plan. Backed by Rs35 billion in funding from the Asian Development Bank, the initiative aims to supply an additional 2.5 million gallons of water daily by drawing from Rawal Dam, Khanpur Dam, and Chahan Dam. Key components include construction of new water lines, ground storage tanks, and the upgrade of Rawal Dam’s filtration plant.
According to the briefing, physical progress on the Chahan Dam component stands at 7.5%, while Rawal Dam-related work is 6.6% complete.
Secretary Mian Shakeel Ahmed emphasized the need for quality, transparency, and urgency in execution. “Ensuring timely and effective delivery of this project is essential for bringing relief to Rawalpindi’s residents,” he said.
Commissioner Aamir Khattak also underscored the project’s importance, noting the inclusion of a solar power component that is expected to significantly reduce WASA’s electricity costs. He added that once fully operational, the DREAMS project would make it possible to deliver an additional 80 million gallons of water daily from Khanpur Dam, helping the city cope with rising demand.
The meeting concluded with directives to speed up implementation while maintaining high standards of engineering and public service delivery.Top of Form
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