RAWALPINDI: The Water and Sanitation Agency Wasa has proposed a comprehensive portfolio of 12 development projects worth Rs112 billion to tackle the worsening water shortage in Rawalpindi. The schemes have been submitted to the Punjab government for inclusion in the Annual Development Programme for fiscal year 2026 27 and aim to ensure uninterrupted water supply for the next two decades.
Wasa Managing Director Mohammad Saleem Ashraf said the provincial government directed the agency to prepare water security focused projects to address growing urban demand. He said all 12 schemes have been formally forwarded for approval and collectively represent the most extensive water sector intervention planned for the garrison city so far.
A major share of the proposed investment focuses on sourcing water from Daducha Dam and Chirah Dam. According to Wasa, a project has been prepared to bring 35 million gallons per day from Daducha Dam through a dedicated water supply system and filtration plant. This initiative is seen as critical to stabilizing Rawalpindi’s future water needs.
In addition, 28 million gallons per day are planned to be supplied from Chirah Dam for the twin cities, with Rawalpindi receiving 14 million gallons per day. The Punjab government’s share in this project is estimated at Rs40 billion, reflecting its strategic importance for regional water sustainability.
Wasa has also proposed a Rs6 billion mega scheme for improvement and remodeling of sewerage and storm water drainage on the eastern side of Rawalpindi. The project was discussed at the 43rd Punjab Development Working Party meeting in November 2025 and is currently awaiting cabinet approval through the Housing and Urban Development Department.
Other schemes include an Rs800 million project for a 40 inch water supply line from Tommar Reservoir, rehabilitation of tubewells, construction of overhead water tanks, installation of monitoring tubewells to track groundwater levels, relocation of a main supply line, and new sewerage upgrades. Together, these initiatives aim to strengthen Rawalpindi’s water infrastructure and enhance urban resilience.
