The Karachi Port Trust (KPT) hired consultancy services of state-owned National Engineering Services Pakistan (Pvt) Limited (Nespak) for the reconstruction of two jetties at Manora and Keamari Islands in Karachi. According to the spokesperson of the NESPAK the existing Pilot Pier at Manora is more than 60 years' old and is in a dilapidated condition. NESPAK scope of services includes detailed design, preparation of tender documents and construction supervision.
The proposed jetty will be 30-m long along with a 40-m wide jetty head for mooring of small and large boats up to 100-ft length. The jetty structure will comprise RCC piles, pile caps, deck slab, two landing stairs, fenders, bollards, street lighting, paved blocks and a parking area in the backyard. Currently, NESPAK has completed the design of the jetty and bidding documents will be submitted to the Client soon. Estimated cost of the project is Rs220 million.
The existing Boat Basin Jetty at Keamari is also in a dilapidated condition. The reconstruction of new jetty, which is 240-m long and 6-m wide, will facilitate the fishermen community of Baba and Bhit Islands and the coastguard. Facilities will be provided for embarkation, disembarkation and a driveway for VIP movement along the jetty. An important component of the project is a floating jetty with adjustable gangway for handling cargo. Onshore facilities include waiting rooms, a VIP room, parking shed, toilet block, a gate house, a parking lot and fire-fighting system.
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