Clifton beach is perhaps the only visual delight that mother nature has blessed Karachi with. We, the citizens of Karachi, have wondered for years about tapping fully, the potential of this resource. Now, at last, we see some hope in the form of DHA's Waterfront Development Project (WFD).
The said project will divide 14 km of Clifton beach into seven zones. The most obvious benefits of this project will be the recreational amenities, such as the amphitheater, the piazzas, and the swimming pools.
Yet, this development would not cause any adverse environmental impact as all project designs are in accordance with the byelaws and standards as are set by Environmental Protection Agency.
Keeping in mind that there will be increased traffic to the Clifton seaside owing to the upgrading of the beachfront; public utilities like parking, sanitation, sidewalks, security, pollution, hygiene, regularisation of street vendors, adequate lightning etc have been immensely enhanced to the advantage of the visitors.
Moreover, the Authority (DHA) is building a sewerage treatment plant in each of the seven zones of WFD to ensure that untreated effluent is not discharged into the Arabian Sea.
DHA's concern for the environment and for the people is also reflected from its Cogen Power and Desalination Project which was undertaken to meet the water and power requirements of a rapidly growing populace.
The plant will desalinate three million gallons of water and generate 94 MW of power every day which would provide a respite to DHA residents from lingering water and power shortages. It can be ascertained from the records of DHA that it is a responsible authority which aims to add a real value to the lives of its residents and Karachiites in general.
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