| Project Area: | Lahore (HUDIARA DRAIN) |
| Duration: | 03 Months (Oct 2025 – Dec 2025) |
| Project Cost: | PKR 30.3 Million |
| Drain Length: | 500 m (1,640 ft) stretch |
| Installation of Floating Wetlands: | 11 Beds (Each 24' x 100') |
| Installation of Aerators: | 05 x |
| Solarization for the aerators: | University of Lahore (UOL) |
Objectives
- Reduction of bad smell from the drain
- Reduction of production of hydrogen disulphide (H2S) and methane (CH4)
- Transform the drain’s banks into landscaped green belts with walking trails
- BOD and COD reduction up to 30-35%
- Reduction in mosquito breeding by improving water flow and reducing stagnant pools
SCOPE OF WORK
- Install RCC columns and anchoring systems on both sides of drain to prevent drifting of floating wetlands and aerators.
- Installation of a 08 x floating wetlands (100’ x 24’ with roots upto 6’ depth) with indigenous plants including Phragmites australis (common reed), Typha domingensis (dib), and Cana indica (aqiq).
- The roots of the plants act as biofilter, clean the water by filtration, adsorption, absorption, provide the oxygen, and shoots provide habitat for birds)
- Installation of 06 aerators to provide oxygen for aerobic bacteria to grow and decompose organic matter
- Solarization works for the aerators (by the UOL)
