WASA directed for responsible surveillance of sewer manholes

FAISALABAD, (APP - UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 25th May, 2026) Director General (DG) Faisalabad Development Authority (FDA) Muhammad Asif Chaudhary directed WASA officers that responsible surveillance of sewer manholes should be continuously carried out in FDA-controlled residential colonies, commercial markets, including katchi abadis.

In this regard, building inspectors have been instructed to conduct a comprehensive survey of sewer manholes in streets, neighborhoods, markets and other public pathways within their respective jurisdictions, compile proper records and ensure continuous monitoring.

They are also required to immediately identify any uncovered manholes so that uncovered manholes and other hazardous pits in roads and pathways can be secured without delay through coordination with Municipal Corporation Faisalabad, Water & Sanitation Agency or other relevant institutions.

The DG FDA directed the concerned staff to provide verification certificates confirming the presence of covers on sewer manholes and the proper functioning of streetlights in residential colonies, commercial markets, and Kachi Abadies under their jurisdiction.

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He emphasized that the inspection process must continue consistently to eliminate any risk of accidents caused by uncovered manholes.

He warned that even the slightest negligence, carelessness or lack of attention in this important task would not be tolerated and in the event of any unfortunate accident, the concerned building inspector would be held responsible.

The DG also instructed officers of the Town Planning and Estate Management departments to closely monitor the performance of their subordinate staff in addressing the issue of open manholes and to adopt a serious and responsible approach toward this critical duty.