Lahore: The Ravi Urban Development Authority (RUDA) has announced plans to establish six wastewater treatment plants along the Ravi River in a bid to ensure the safe disposal of treated sewer water into the river ecosystem, news sources reported on December 26.
It is estimated that this project will preserve 2.7 billion litres of water and help recharge the aquifer by boosting the underground water table. In this regard, RUDA has received proposals from various international firms for the treatment plants and has begun the process of scrutiny and tendering. In addition, authority is also constructing a 200-foot wide, 46-kilometre-long marine drive road on both sides of the river. Additionally, the project will also shift the existing landfill site at Lakhudair and a park will be developed in its place.
As per the plan, RUDA has also finalised the designs for three barrages that will ensure protection from floods during the monsoon season.
It is important to note that, RUDA is overseeing the flagship real estate development project ‘Ravi Riverfront Urban Development Project’, which is expected to reach a total of PKR 5 trillion and will be the country’s first smart residential and commercial project. The said project was launched in 2020 and has attracted massive investment from international investors.
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