In a major step towards resolving Gwadar’s water shortage, the China-funded 1.2 million gallons per day (MGD) desalination plant has officially started supplying clean drinking water to local residents. The plant became operational on July 23, marking a significant milestone in the city’s long-standing efforts to secure a reliable water source.
The project was brought online through close collaboration between the Gwadar Port Authority (GPA) and Chinese engineers. GPA Chairman Noorul Haq Baloch played a key role in coordinating efforts to ensure the plant’s smooth functioning within the port’s premises.
To review the facility’s operations, Chairman Baloch, accompanied by Momin Baloch, Executive Engineer of the Public Health Engineering Department, visited both the desalination plant and the Koh-Bun Ward pumping station. During the visit, the GPA was briefed on the distribution mechanism that connects the plant to surrounding communities.
As part of the initial supply rollout, 50,000 gallons of water are now being pumped daily from the desalination plant to the Koh-Bun station, which will then serve the old city and nearby residential areas. This consistent supply is expected to bring much-needed relief to Gwadar’s residents, who have faced water scarcity for years.
This development underscores China’s continued support for Gwadar’s infrastructure and public welfare under the broader China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) framework.
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