The Gwadar Development Authority (GDA) has formally finalized three development projects, including the expansion of the breakwater, carrying out dredging, and the construction of flooring for parking small boats, according to a Gwadar Pro's report

The development took place as Member of the Provincial Assembly (MPA) Gwadar, Maulana Hidayat-ur-Rehman, and Director General Gwadar Development Authority (GDA), Moin-ur-Rehman Khan, visited Sarbandar Fishing Jetty, Pishukan Fishing Jetty, Pishukan Boys High School, and other key development projects.

On this occasion, Chief Engineer GDA Haji Syed Muhammad, Project Director Sarbandar Jetty Muhammad Hanif Hussain, Executive Engineer Qasim Baloch, Executive Engineer Akbar Baloch, contractor Haji Sharif Zemal, and UC Chairman Sarbandar Naseeb Nosherwani were also present.

A GDA official said that the PC-I of these three projects has already been prepared and will be included in the upcoming financial program. He added that it was also finalized that GDA will have the authority to set appropriate charges for commercial activities at the jetty.

“The aim is to make the jetties revenue-generating and financially self-sustainable, ensuring continuous maintenance and dredging through generated income,” he said.

Later, the delegation reviewed the under-construction 500-meter-long causeway at Marine Drive Palleri Kor Hor, where work is progressing rapidly.

They expressed satisfaction with the quality and pace of work and indicated that the project would be completed within the next two months.

According to Executive Engineer Qasim Baloch, the work had been affected by rains but has now been accelerated, with efforts underway to complete it before the potential impact of strong summer sea waves.

DG GDA Moin-ur-Rehman Khan stated that GDA has constructed two modern fishing jetties in Sarbandar and Pishukan, which have significantly facilitated fishermen.

In particular, fish unloading, safe berthing of boats, and business activities have improved, benefiting the fisheries sector and the local economy.

During the visit to Sarbandar Fishing Jetty, a large number of fishermen and their representatives were also present, urging the immediate inauguration of the auction hall to make the jetty fully operational.

MPA Gwadar and DG GDA also reviewed progress on the rehabilitation of Pishukan Fishing Jetty. Executive Engineer Akbar Baloch briefed that a comprehensive plan for the jetty’s full rehabilitation has been prepared, its PC-I completed, and the construction of an access road to the jetty is also part of the project.

Credit: Independent News Pakistan (INP) — Pak-China