Goveror Sindh Dr. Ishrat-ul-Ebad launched tube-well pump replacement program for KW&SB
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3rd October 2012
“Outdated mechanical and electrical instruments are a constraint for the KW&SB,” said Governor Dr Ishrat ul Ebad Khan Governor of Sindh, who was present during the ceremony. KW&SB spends billions of rupees every year on paying electricity bills, which go into running several large and around 400 smaller pumps.
The newly inaugurated pump is located in Clifton and will supply water to 25,000 households. KWSB uses a network of stations to pump water from filtration plants such as Dhabeji and Hub
The USAID is expected to spend $1 million on the this tubewell water pump replacement programme, which will replace the water board’s existing pumps with new ones. The new pumps are expected to double KWSB’s efficiency, and will be using 40% less energy. The water utility is expected to save up to 1.73 megawatts of power, which would translate into almost $1.15 million in savings every year.
US Consul General Michael Dodman said that “expanding energy resources” was critical for the country, and recalled that the US had helped Pakistan with the Tarbela and Mangla dams as well as the Guddu power project as well.
“One of our most important civilian assistance priorities is energy. This project will increase energy efficiency and increase overall water security,” said Dodman.
“I am grateful for goodwill gesture of the United States and its generous support for Pakistan,” said the governor.
KWSB managing director Misbahuddin Farid requested USAID to also consider upgrading the main pumping stations of Dhabeji, Hub, Gharo and Pipri.
“Outdated mechanical and electrical instruments are a constraint for the KW&SB,” said Governor Dr Ishrat ul Ebad Khan Governor of Sindh, who was present during the ceremony. KW&SB spends billions of rupees every year on paying electricity bills, which go into running several large and around 400 smaller pumps.
The newly inaugurated pump is located in Clifton and will supply water to 25,000 households. KWSB uses a network of stations to pump water from filtration plants such as Dhabeji and Hub
The USAID is expected to spend $1 million on the this tubewell water pump replacement programme, which will replace the water board’s existing pumps with new ones. The new pumps are expected to double KWSB’s efficiency, and will be using 40% less energy. The water utility is expected to save up to 1.73 megawatts of power, which would translate into almost $1.15 million in savings every year.
US Consul General Michael Dodman said that “expanding energy resources” was critical for the country, and recalled that the US had helped Pakistan with the Tarbela and Mangla dams as well as the Guddu power project as well.
“One of our most important civilian assistance priorities is energy. This project will increase energy efficiency and increase overall water security,” said Dodman.
“I am grateful for goodwill gesture of the United States and its generous support for Pakistan,” said the governor.
KWSB managing director Misbahuddin Farid requested USAID to also consider upgrading the main pumping stations of Dhabeji, Hub, Gharo and Pipri.