Key Takeaways
- Sindh Planning and Development Board's Project Steering Committee met to review the Karachi Water and Services Improvement Project.
- Key challenges in project execution, procurement, and financial management were discussed.
- Safety standards were emphasized to ensure worker and public protection during construction.
The Sindh Planning and Development Board’s Project Steering Committee for the Karachi Water and Services Improvement Project (KWSIP) convened on Friday to assess the project’s progress and address implementation challenges.
Chairman Najam Ahmed Shah presided over the meeting, which focused on the physical and financial progress of the project, as well as the bottlenecks affecting its timely and effective implementation.
Issues related to project execution, procurement, financial management, institutional coordination, and operational matters were thoroughly discussed.
The chairman highlighted the importance of timely implementation of KWSIP, emphasizing its critical role in enhancing water supply and sanitation services for Karachi residents.
He directed all relevant stakeholders to enhance coordination and take immediate measures to resolve outstanding issues and accelerate project activities.
Safety during project execution was given particular attention. The chairman instructed implementing agencies, contractors, and other stakeholders to strictly adhere to prescribed safety standards and protocols.
“Safety standards must not be compromised in the interest of expediting project implementation,” he said, stressing the need for strict compliance.
Participants agreed on specific actions to address bottlenecks and accelerate progress. The chairman directed all departments concerned and implementing agencies to ensure close coordination and complete the agreed actions within the stipulated timelines.
The meeting concluded with a commitment from all stakeholders to address implementation and safety concerns on a priority basis, ensuring steady progress towards achieving the objectives of KWSIP.
Safety standards must not be compromised in the interest of expediting project implementation.
Najam Ahmed Shah, Chairman, Sindh Planning and Development Board
