The Capital Development Authority (CDA) is considering the introduction of a Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system to provide automated control and real-time monitoring of Islamabad’s water supply network. Sardar Khan Zimri stated the proposal is part of a wider effort to modernise water management infrastructure, boost operational efficiency, and identify methods to lower electricity spending.
Representatives from the International Finance Corporation (IFC) are currently involved in discussions regarding the proposed initiative. Around 200 tube wells and 40 overhead water tanks are scheduled for a technical and financial assessment.
This evaluation will examine maintenance costs, operational performance, water pressure, distribution efficiency, and electricity consumption. Following the initial assessment, the CDA will prepare administrative feasibility studies and technical documentation.
Sohail Ashraf, the CDA Chairman, is leading the initiative while Zimri oversees the process at the Islamabad Water Agency. The authority may use an international competitive bidding process for implementation once assessments are finished and approvals are secured.
No timeline for implementation, estimated costs, or potential electricity savings have been announced by the CDA yet.
