Since October 24, 2005, WatSan, ERRA, has been
working to rehabilitate and reconstruct water
supply schemes and sanitation facilities in AJ&K
and KPK. Its interventions in the earthquake
affected areas have been very successful in
terms of coverage and utility. WatSan is now in
the process of winding up its projects in the
earthquake affected areas of KPK.
On 22nd September, 2010, DG-WatSan, Syed Zaheer
Hussain Gardezi chaired a meeting at the ERRA
Headquarters in Islamabad, to develop an exit
strategy for WatSan, in consultation with the
Program Managers of District Reconstruction
Units, Shangla, Abbotabad, Kohistan and
Battagram; and Representatives of Line Agencies,
such as the Public Health Engineering Department
and Tehsil Municipal Authorities. The target
date of completion for all projects was 30th
September, 2010. However, due to a financial
crunch at the Government level, there was a
delay. Below is a progress update.
Progress Update: WatSan, KPK
Total No. of Projects |
1938 |
Completed Projects |
1894 |
Projects Under Construction |
43 |
Projects in Tendering Stage |
1 |
Following the availability of funds, the
remaining projects will be completed and formal,
handing-over ceremonies will be held before 20th
October, 2010. |