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KARACHI, Dec 09 (APP):Mayor Karachi Barrister Murtaza Wahab has said that Rs 30 billion will be spent this year on the development of the city.
He expressed these views on Tuesday during the inauguration of various projects.
He inaugurated projects including the rehabilitation of the sewerage system and construction of paver blocks, in UC-38 and UC-39 of Manghopir, Surjani Town, District West.
He said that the tenders for the Saba and Ajmer Nagri pumping stations have been completed, while work continues on the project that will bring an additional 70 to 80 million gallons of water to the city.
He said to address the water shortage in Gulshan-e-Iqbal, the KLSR pumping station is being made operational.
The Khamiso Goth road will be inaugurated in a few days.
The pumping stations in Malir and Gadap have been shifted to solar energy, benefiting 56 settlements, he said.
New graveyards are being planned for the city; work will begin as soon as land is allocated, and a summary has already been sent to the cabinet for approval.
He added that if any graveyard administration charges extra fees, citizens should file complaints at the KMC helpline.
Regarding the theft of manhole covers, he said that help from the police will be sought. City wardens are installing manhole covers daily, and 208 new covers have been installed in different areas.
He said the condition of this road was extremely poor, and it connects three union committees.