Mirani Dam–Gwadar Pipeline Project Approved for Construction

According to a statement from the Deputy Commissioner’s Office, the meeting participants unanimously endorsed a two-phase plan designed to address both immediate needs and long-term sustainability. The first phase centers on increasing tanker-based water deliveries from Mirani Dam, while the second phase focuses on building a permanent pipeline to provide Gwadar with a consistent and secure water supply.

Gwadar has been grappling with severe water scarcity, entering its second consecutive year with minimal rainfall. Local reservoirs such as Ankara and Sawad Dams have nearly dried up, while the Shadi Kaur Dam pipeline, recently reactivated, is still operating below capacity.

Chief Minister Mir Sarfraz Bugti earlier directed the Gwadar Port Authority to oversee emergency water deliveries from Mirani Dam and ensure transparency in tanker distribution. In response, the Gwadar Development Authority initiated a bidding process for private tanker operators and set up an organized supply system to stabilize distribution across the region.

During the meeting, MPA Hidayatur Rehman revealed that the feasibility study for the Mirani–Gwadar pipeline is already in progress, and a resolution has been submitted in the provincial assembly to expedite implementation. Until the permanent infrastructure is completed, provincial oversight will continue to ensure fair and efficient tanker operations.

Participants emphasized that the proposed pipeline and the expansion of desalination capacity are essential to ending Gwadar’s recurring water shortages and securing a sustainable water future for its rapidly growing population.