RAWALPINDI: A comprehensive feasibility study has been completed for the Daducha Dam water supply project, a major infrastructure initiative aimed at resolving Rawalpindi’s chronic water shortage. Estimated to cost Rs51 billion, the project will provide an additional 35 million gallons of water per day to Rawalpindi city and cantonment areas, significantly improving year round water availability.

The Water and Sanitation Agency WASA has formally received the feasibility report from the project consultant and is preparing to submit it along with a detailed working paper to the Planning and Development Wing Punjab. Final approval and release of funds for this mega water supply scheme will be granted by Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz.

Once construction begins, the Daducha Dam project is expected to be completed within three years. According to the feasibility study, a major transmission pipeline will be laid from Daducha Dam to Kak Pul, where a modern water treatment plant will be installed to ensure safe and clean drinking water for residents.

From Kak Pul, a 36 inch pipeline will be extended to an underground water tank near Hashmat Ali College on Farooq Azam Road. In addition, another underground water tank with a storage capacity of 400,000 gallons will be constructed on Old Airport Expressway to strengthen the city’s water distribution network.

A separate 36 inch pipeline will also be laid from Kak Pul to GT Road Topy Rakh, which will be connected to the MIS underground water tank. Under the project plan, Rawalpindi city will receive 15 million gallons of water per day, while Rawalpindi cantonment will also be supplied with 15 million gallons per day.

An additional five million gallons per day will be conserved and utilized based on demand. Prepared by Usmani and Company JV, the feasibility study states that upon completion, the Daducha Dam project will permanently address Rawalpindi’s severe water shortage and ensure sustainable water supply for future generations.