Clifton and Defence Face Water Shortage as CBC Tanker Deliveries Fall Behind

Residents of Karachi’s Clifton and Defence areas are facing difficulties securing water through the Cantonment Board Clifton’s tanker service, with officials attributing delivery delays to an acute shortage.

At a recent meeting between CBC officials and the Clifton Defence Community, residents complained that tanker deliveries remained pending despite the issuance of booking tokens. Officials explained that the service was running two to three months behind schedule.

Residents Seek Additional Tanker Support

Residents proposed bringing Karachi Water and Sewerage Corporation tankers into DHA to help clear the backlog.

They said these tankers offered a less expensive alternative to private suppliers and could be booked several days in advance. The proposal was raised as a possible response to immediate shortages while longer-term infrastructure work continues.

Rs 14 Billion Pipeline Under Construction

The meeting also reviewed a Rs 14 billion project to develop a dedicated waterline from Dumlottee to DHA.

CBC officials said construction had started and estimated completion in approximately one year. Under the proposed arrangement, water brought from Dumlottee would undergo filtration before entering the residential supply network.

Community representatives asked for improvements to the existing distribution system before the new pipeline becomes operational.

Distribution Problems Need Attention

CDC President Abdur Rehman highlighted redundant pipelines and ineffective valve management as issues requiring attention.

Residents also suggested installing water meters and developing a distribution system based on consumption. Their aim is to prepare the internal network to handle supplies from the new line more effectively.

CBC Responds to Hydrant Complaints

Residents raised concerns about private tankers allegedly collecting water from CBC hydrants. Officials denied the allegation and asked residents to submit photographs of any suspected incidents for investigation.

CBC Secretary Sajjad Nazir said residents who presented their tanker tokens at the meeting were prioritised and supplied that same day.

That assistance addressed individual complaints raised during the meeting. The wider delivery backlog remains a concern for households awaiting official tanker supplies.