Danish Ambassador to Pakistan, Maja Derrous Mortensen, visited Faisalabad on November 10 to inspect the Eastern Wastewater Treatment Plant Project. The project is being implemented by the Water and Sanitation Agency (WASA) Faisalabad with support from Denmark.
During the visit, Ambassador Mortensen reviewed the construction progress and stated she was satisfied with the pace of development. She described the project as highly significant for the people of Faisalabad, noting that its completion would help residents in the city’s eastern areas overcome environmental and air pollution to provide a cleaner, healthier, and more sustainable living environment.
The Ambassador emphasized the need for close coordination between the project team and WASA Faisalabad and expressed Denmark’s interest in future development projects. She also informed officials that she intends to hold meetings with the Punjab Government, the Provincial Minister for Housing, and officials of the Housing Department to discuss the project and related matters.
Managing Director of WASA, Engineer Saqib Raza, stated that progress on the project was satisfactory and that special attention is being given to ensure completion within the stipulated timeframe.
Project Director Hafiz Owais Jamal provided a detailed briefing to the Ambassador regarding the project's progress, public significance, and role in addressing environmental challenges. He informed her that high-quality construction is underway on a plant that will have a treatment capacity of 33 million gallons per day. He stated that once completed, the plant would treat 33 million gallons of sewage water daily to make it suitable for agricultural use, providing a clean and healthy environment in accordance with modern international standards.
The Danish Ambassador also planted a sapling at the project site during her visit.
