60,000 ton waste drained away

Published February 28, 2008

As a result of desiltation, sewage water flow in the Mian Mir, Sattu Katla, Samanabad, Gulshan-i-Ravi, Sabzazar, Babu Sabu, Awan Town, Shadbagh, Gulberg and Shadman had improved significantly, a spokesperson said on Wednesday.

“The city’s main drains are now capable of surviving water flow, especially during the upcoming monsoon season, from localities like Jail Road, Upper Mall, Gulberg, Shah Jamal, Iqbal Town, Muslim Town, Wahdat Colony, Garden Town and Samanabad,” the spokesperson added.

The desiltation of open drains and sewerage system in Lahore was launched in January last year with the Rs789 million Japanese government’s assistance.

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