Is K-IV a pipe dream?
TWENTY years is a long time. Long enough for children to grow up and have children of their own. When K-IV (or the Greater Karachi Bulk Water Supply Scheme) was conceived in 2006, my son and daughter were 19 and 14, respectively. Today, I am a grandmother. Karachi has changed. So has my life. But some things never change — I still rely on water tankers. I’m not alone. The entire lane in my Clifton neighbourhood has depended on water tankers for years. When water does come thr
Karachi's ambitious K-IV bulk water supply scheme, initiated over two decades ago, remains unfinished despite multiple inaugurations and missed deadlines. The project, intended to bring 650 million gallons of water daily from Keenjhar Lake to the city, has been plagued by funding issues, design flaws, and bureaucratic delays. Residents, like many in Clifton, continue to rely on expensive water tankers, often avoiding piped water due to contamination fears.
The estimated cost has ballooned from Rs25 billion to Rs171 billion, with further increases anticipated due to ongoing delays. The latest projected completion date is December 2028, though insiders express cautious optimism, highlighting that even core components face challenges, and the project's success hinges on securing adequate power supply.
The prolonged delay of the K-IV project highlights systemic issues in infrastructure development and directly impacts the daily lives of millions of Karachi residents who lack consistent access to safe drinking water.
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