Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah has directed the Karachi Water and Sewerage Board to ensure that the TP-I component of the S-III Sewerage Project is fully operational by the end of August and that work on TP-IV is accelerated to complete it within a year. He issued these instructions at a high-level meeting held at the CM House.

The S-III project is one of the most significant efforts to address city’s sewage problems, where 400 to 450 million gallons of wastewater is generated daily, much of which is discharged untreated into the Lyari and Malir rivers. The project aims to intercept, treat, and safely dispose of sewage to protect the environment, marine life, and public health.

Key components of the project include transmission packages in the Lyari and Malir basins, upgrading existing treatment plants, and constructing new facilities.

TP-I involves the rehabilitation and expansion of an old treatment plant and is expected to be commissioned by August 2025. TP-IV, meanwhile, is a comprehensive wastewater treatment and recycling system that includes flow and quality monitoring at various sites.

A recent industrial survey revealed that over 3,600 industries in the area require around 42 million gallons of water daily, highlighting the significance of this initiative for integrating efficient sewage management into the city’s infrastructure.

The meeting was informed that 67 per cent of TP-I’s civil works has been completed, with only electrical work remaining, which depends on the availability of funds. The chief minister also directed the local government minister and mayor to personally monitor progress to ensure the work is completed within the stipulated timeframe.