Abstract of Sub-Projects Chakwal

 

Name of Sub Project	:	Improvement of Water Supply
T.M.A	:	Chakwal
Approved Cost (Rs.)	:	72.85 Million
Implementation Period	:	12 Months

 

Existing Situation:

 Ground water is not available for public water supply and water has to be imported from distant sources. The existing water supply system is based on two sources; Khokhar Zer Dam and Mial Spring. There is acute shortage of water in served areas due to less production capacity. Presently population covered 33 % and per capita supplies is14 GPCD against required 50 GPCD.

 

Description of Sub Project:

The sub project comprises of tube wells, pumping machinery, distribution system, under ground storage, and service connections. The proposed water supply scheme is part of the master plan taking into account implementation under different stages. The present component will meet requirements up to 2026.

However, tube wells will supply water up to the year 2016 and would be augmented accordingly.

 

Sub Project Benefits:

·         Reduction of water-borne and communicable diseases by provision of potable water.

•       Reduction in cost of curative medicine by elimination / reduction of diseases.

•       Saving of man days of public presently affected with such diseases.

•       Improvement of the working efficiency of individuals and ultimately the organizations.

•       Improvement in general public health.

•       Raising the standard of living of the citizens.

•       Improve economic activity at the local level.