KARACHI: The Greater Karachi Bulk Water Supply Scheme, or K-IV, has reached 64 percent completion, with Rs86 billion spent so far, but the Water and Power Development Authority (Wapda) has warned that uninterrupted funding remains crucial for timely completion. The project aims to alleviate Karachi’s chronic water shortages.
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Wapda Chairman retired Lt Gen Muhammad Saeed conducted a two-day review of key project sites, including intake structures and pumping stations at Keenjhar Lake in Thatta, high-pressure pipelines to Karachi, and one of the city’s filtration plants. The visit also covered contract-wise progress and completion schedules.
The Rs40 billion scheme, divided into eight contract packages for fast-track execution, has seen partial funding in the current federal budget, with only Rs3.2 billion allocated. Wapda emphasized that further delays in fund disbursement could impact the projected 2026 completion timeline.
During the briefing, the chairman stressed the importance of expediting work and deploying additional resources, particularly on Pipeline-2 (PL-2), which is lagging behind schedule. Contractors and project teams were urged to maintain close coordination with the Sindh government to ensure smooth implementation.
Wapda also highlighted the critical significance of K-IV for Karachi, noting that the provincial government’s timely completion of water distribution and augmentation projects is essential for residents to fully benefit from the new supply. The authority reiterated its commitment to completing the project, provided that funding and resource support remain consistent.
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The K-IV project, once completed, is expected to supply millions of gallons of potable water to Karachi daily, addressing long-standing shortages and supporting the city’s growing population.