ISLAMABAD: Capital Development Authority (CDA) has started to supply 30,000 gallons water per day to the National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST).
Director General (Water) CDA stated this in a meeting of the Sub-Committee of the Senate Standing Committee on Science and Technology convened by, Senator Dr Afnan Ullah Khan. The Sub-Committee appreciated the efforts of CDA officials in this regard.
The agenda of the meeting included initiation of water supply from Shah Allah Ditta and H-11 reservoirs as per concluded agreements, sewerage treatment and wastewater flow into NUST in light of the Ombudsman’s decision, rationalization of water and allied charges, and settlement of matters related to land cost, annual ground rent, and building approvals.
During the meeting, the pending issue of water pipeline at F-12 was also discussed and the Federal Government Employees Housing Authority (FGEHA) informed that the authority had already paid Rs200 million to the CDA in this regard, and awaited its completion. After deliberations, the Sub-Committee recommended a joint visit of the concerned officers of CDA, NUST and FGEHA to the site for a viable solution.
The sub-committee was also informed on proposed construction of Sewerage Treatment Plant (STP) at G-13. The FGEHA briefed that it has allocated a plot in Sector G-14/1 for a Sewerage Treatment Plant (STP) to serve Sectors G-13 and G-14/4. However, due to encroachments, the project has not yet commenced. Once the land is cleared, construction will be expedited on a priority basis to ensure proper wastewater management and environmental sustainability. The CDA informed the Committee that the CDA had approved some 16 STPs in the Islamabad, and in every sector of G-13, STPs were planned. The Chief Engineer FGEHA assured to have a survey of the area for carrying out the plan. Furthermore, the Sub-Committee recommended a joint visit of FGHEA, CDA and NUST to ascertain the sewerage at H-13.
Copyright Business Recorder, 2026
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