The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) will develop a comprehensive long-term master plan for Islamabad’s water supply, sewage, and drainage systems aimed at meeting the capital’s needs up to 2060, following discussions with the Capital Development Authority (CDA).
The plan was discussed during a meeting held at CDA headquarters between CDA Chairman and Islamabad Chief Commissioner Sohail Ashraf and a JICA delegation. Both sides reviewed ongoing reforms and explored technical cooperation to improve the city’s water infrastructure and drainage management.
According to officials, the master plan will focus on strengthening Islamabad’s water systems in line with rising urban demand, while also improving sewage treatment and drainage capacity over the coming decades. The objective is to ensure a more sustainable and reliable water supply network for the growing population.
During the meeting, Sohail Ashraf said efforts are being made to ensure an uninterrupted supply of clean drinking water in the federal capital. He added that work is also underway to reduce water wastage, control line losses, and improve overall efficiency of the system.
He further noted that JICA will also provide technical assistance for key water projects, including Shahdara Dam and Dotara Dam, with construction on Shahdara Dam already in progress. The CDA is also focusing on upgrading water management infrastructure to meet future needs.
In addition, JICA’s technical expertise will be used to modernize the Simly and Sangjani water filtration plants as part of broader efforts to improve water quality and distribution in Islamabad.
The meeting was attended by senior CDA officials, including Member Administration Esfandyar Baloch and DG Islamabad Water Sardar Khan Zimri. After the discussions, the JICA delegation also visited the Simly and Sangjani filtration plants to review the existing facilities and ongoing operations.
