Water pipe under K-4 is being laid in advance along this route to avoid repeated digging

Water pipe under K-4 is being laid in advance along this route to avoid repeated digging

KARACHI (Nov 10): Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah has said that the Red Line work is also ongoing, therefore the water pipeline under K-4 is being laid in advance along this route to avoid repeated digging.

The K4 project is an important step towards solving Karachi’s long-term water issues.

Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah, in a statement issued from the CM House, emphasised that providing clean and ample water to the people of Karachi is the top priority of the Sindh government.

Construction under the K4 project continues from Aziz Bhatti Park to Urdu University, with only a 300-meter section currently closed. The Chief Minister has directed the provision of alternative routes for the public during the closure.

Once the section between Aziz Bhatti Park and Urdu University is completed, the road will be restored and work will proceed to the next phase. Water pipelines of 9.6 and 7.2 inch diameter are being installed from Aziz Bhatti Park to Hussain Square, which will meet the growing needs of the city in the future.

The Red Line work is also ongoing, and the pipeline is being laid in advance along this route to avoid repeated digging, Mr Shah said.

The pipeline will extend from the water filtration plant under construction in Bahria Town to Gulbai. Due to road closure from Aziz Bhatti Park to Urdu University, some traffic disruption is expected. The Chief Minister has instructed the traffic police to guide citizens and ensure smooth traffic flow, especially during peak morning and evening hours. “Traffic police deployment in the area must insures for public convenience,” he said.

The Chief Minister stressed that public convenience must be ensured throughout the project, and citizens are urged to cooperate by using alternative routes.

The temporary inconveniences will lead to long-term benefits. This vital K4 project will be completed rapidly, with strict adherence to the scheduled timelines demanded from the Water Board, the CM said. He added that the Sindh government apologises for any inconvenience caused by ongoing development work and renews its commitment to transforming Karachi into a modern city equipped with adequate facilities.