Shahdara Dam construction is expected to start soon, while feasibility work for Dotara Dams has been completed, according to a briefing at CDA Headquarters.

ISLAMABAD: The Capital Development Authority (CDA) has highlighted several water conservation and supply projects aimed at addressing Islamabad’s future water needs, including the planned construction of Shahdara Dam and feasibility work for Dotara Dams.

The projects were discussed during a briefing for faculty members and probationary officers of the 54th Common Training Programme (CTP) of the Civil Services Academy Lahore, who visited CDA Headquarters on November 10.

According to the briefing, construction of Shahdara Dam is expected to start soon, while the feasibility work for Dotara Dams has been completed.

Work underway on Simli Dam and water pipelines

Chairman CDA and Chief Commissioner Islamabad Sohail Ashraf said work was ongoing on the desilting of Simli Dam and water-conduction pipelines in the federal capital.

He said the completion of new dams would help control water shortages in Islamabad. The authority is also working with international development partners, including the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) and the World Bank, on better use and conservation of existing water resources.

CDA briefs officers on Islamabad’s development plans

During the visit, the officers received a detailed briefing on CDA’s administrative structure, functions, Islamabad’s Master Plan and ICT zoning regulations.

They were also informed about completed, ongoing and planned development projects, as well as initiatives related to the city’s development and beautification.

The briefing also covered the digitisation of services, including land records, and Islamabad’s public transport network, which includes metro and feeder bus services.

Focus on future infrastructure and water security

The planned dams, ongoing work at Simli Dam and water-conduction projects form part of CDA’s wider efforts to improve water management in Islamabad.

Timely progress on these initiatives will be important as the capital continues to face the challenge of securing reliable water supplies for its growing population.