Lahore: The Punjab government has approved the construction of Lahore’s first wastewater treatment plant at Babu Sabu, with an estimated cost of Rs81.7 billion. The project is set to be completed by June 2025 and aims to reduce water pollution by treating wastewater before it enters the city’s drainage system.
According to official documents, the treatment plant will be built on 836 acres near the Lahore-Islamabad Motorway. It will purify wastewater from the Central Sewerage District and South Civil Sewerage District, improving water quality and environmental conditions.
The initiative is part of the Punjab government’s broader efforts to enhance urban infrastructure and ensure sustainable wastewater management. More than Rs249.98 million will be allocated for advanced electronic equipment, while WASA has sought additional approvals for related expenditures.
A project management unit for the Babu Sabu plant was established in September 2023 at a cost of Rs300,000. Officials believe the facility will play a crucial role in addressing water contamination and supporting ecological sustainability in Lahore.
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