RAWALPINDI: Divisional Commissioner Salman Ghani on Friday directed officials concerned to complete the Daducha Dam project within the set deadline of December 31 along with all works related to drinking water supply improvement in the city.
During his visit to the site, he reviewed the ongoing construction activities on the dam.
Officials informed him that overall 92 per cent physical progress had been made on the project. The scheduled completion date of the project is December 31, 2026. The officials said work on stone pitching, spillway structure, retaining wall and bridge construction was underway. Construction activities on the intake and outlet structures and residential colony are ongoing.
The commissioner directed to complete the remaining work at a fast pace as per the stipulated timeline. He said Daducha Dam is an important project for providing water to the citizens of Rawalpindi.
He said no compromise will be made on construction standards, adding unnecessary delay in the completion of the project will not be tolerated. He directed for effective coordination between different departments and immediate resolution of technical hurdles.
He said timely completion of the dam will significantly improve water supply in Rawalpindi.
Daducha Dam will prove to be an important milestone to meet the increasing water needs in the future. The commissioner also visited the Rawal Dam filtration plant and reviewed the work of water supply.
He said that the filtration plant will prove to be very useful for the residents of nearby residential areas. He said the filtration plant will play an important role in meeting the drinking water needs of the area. The commissioner directed to keep the filtration plant functional at full capacity.
He said uninterrupted and quality clean water supply should be ensured to the citizens. Wasa would ensure timely repair and maintenance of all installations, including the filtration plant. He directed to create an effective system for preventing water wastage and immediate repair of leakages.
He said regular testing and continuous monitoring of water quality is essential. The provision of clean drinking water is among the top priorities of the district administration. He said there will be no compromise on quality, transparency and timely completion of projects related to public facilities.
Regular monitoring of the performance of Wasa and related institutions will continue for better and continuous water supply to the citizens, he said.
Later, the commissioner reviewed the ongoing construction and development work on Chahan Dam. He instructed to utilise all available resources for the early completion of the project.
He said Chahan Dam will prove to be an important and valuable asset for Rawalpindi. It will increase water supply and storage capacity in the future. The Punjab government is prioritising the timely and quality completion of public welfare projects, he said. He added that effective coordination should be ensured in all technical and administrative matters.
Published in Dawn, August 22nd, 2026
