Repair work on the 84 inch diameter main water line on University Road will begin on Monday (Today) and is expected to continue for the next 72 hours around the clock basis.The KW&SC administration has assured that the water supply to the city will likely be restored by Wednesday evening.
The CEO Karachi Water & Sewerage Corporation (KW&SC), Engineer Syed Salahuddin Ahmed, visited University Road to inspect the water line and was briefed in detail by the Chief Engineer of WTM regarding the repair work.During the visit, the CEO KWSC instructed the officials to continue the repair work around the clock to ensure it is completed within the stipulated time. The CEO KWSC Syed Sallahuddin Ahmed emphasized that the repair work is being carried out on an emergency basis, and their primary objective is to restore the water supply by Wednesday evening.
He also clarified that the delay in the repair work was due to the need for sustainable solutions that would prevent future disruptions, ensuring the smooth operation of ongoing projects like BRT and minimizing inconvenience to the public.According to the KW&SC spokesperson, the siphon 19 on University Road consists of three 84 inch diameter pipes, out of which only one pipe will undergo repairs.
Water supply will continue through the other two parallel pipes. However, due to the repair work, water supply will be partially suspended in areas such as Lyari, Clifton, Gulshan-e-Iqbal, Jamshed Town, and Old City Area.The Spokesperson KWSC urged residents to store water and use with care to avoid any inconvenience during the repair period.
