GDA starts construction of Gwadar Wastewater Treatment Plant under Master Plan 2025

In line with the Gwadar Smart Port City Master Plan 2025, the Gwadar Development Authority (GDA) began construction on a modern wastewater treatment plant on March 20. The facility is being built near the city’s central zone, where population growth and commercial activity are rapidly increasing.

Designed to treat up to 400,000 gallons of sewage and contaminated water, the plant marks a significant step forward in Gwadar’s urban infrastructure. Once operational, the treated water will be repurposed for non-potable uses such as agriculture, landscaping, parks, and green belts throughout the city.

A GDA spokesperson said that the facility will collect wastewater from multiple residential and commercial areas, clean it through a multi-stage process, and discharge it in an environmentally safe manner. The goal is to dramatically reduce pollutants and protect both human health and local ecosystems.

Senior hydrologist Abdul Ghani explained the importance of this initiative: “Without effective treatment, untreated sewage can seep into the environment, contaminating land and water sources. Wastewater treatment involves several critical stages—from initial solid screening to advanced filtration, that collectively ensure the safe removal of harmful substances.”

On March 27, GDA Director General Saifullah Khetran visited the project site to inspect progress. He was briefed by Chief Engineer Haji Syed Muhammad and Project Director Mirjan Baloch on the technical framework and construction timeline. Khetran urged the team to speed up the work and deliver the project ahead of schedule.

This isn't the first effort in Gwadar to manage wastewater. Another treatment facility, also capable of handling 400,000 gallons per day, was previously installed near the Senator Ishaq Cricket Ground. That plant already treats wastewater from different neighborhoods using an integrated sewerage network and advanced systems.

Last year, a separate treatment plant at the Gwadar Port Complex was inaugurated by Shams Ul Haq Kalmati, former President of the Gwadar Chamber of Commerce and Industry, along with Gwadar Port Authority Chairman Pasand Khan Bulidi.

Environmental expert Muhammad Rahim Baloch added further insight, highlighting the long-term value of water reclamation. “Reusing treated wastewater reduces the strain on freshwater sources and helps maintain ecological balance. Not only does it support irrigation in water-scarce regions, but it also helps recharge groundwater and reduces dependency on natural aquifers. Plus, the nutrients in wastewater can lower the need for chemical fertilizers in agriculture.”

This new project underlines GDA’s ongoing commitment to building a more sustainable and environmentally responsible Gwadar.