Tata Consulting Engineers prepared the detailed project report and led the technical planning for every aspect of the system, including intake systems, water treatment facilities, insulated pipelines, distribution networks, reservoirs, and zone-based metering. The engineering design featured a 23 MLD intake system near the Indus River, feeding into a new water treatment plant designed to deliver 5.7 MLD of high-quality potable water. The transmission network comprises 34.17 kilometres of mains and 72.34 kilometres of distribution pipelines, serving 14 zones and 32 district metered areas. To address the extreme cold, pipelines were laid 1.5 to 2 metres below the frost line, and self-regulating heat tracing cables were installed for above-ground pipes and household connections. The roofs of treatment units were insulated with PUF panels, and buildings were equipped with electric heating panels to prevent freezing. Solar power supports pumping stations through net metering, while gravity-based distribution reduces energy use and increases reliability. TCE’s approach integrated renewable energy and advanced climate-adaptive engineering to ensure the system’s resilience and efficiency.

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