The long awaited Red Line Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) System is said to be finally inching towards construction with the aid of international donor agencies. According to former Red Line project director Rasheed Mughal, the unique development will not only prevent the bus corridor and surrounding areas from flooding, but will also supplement the city’s growing need for clean water. Pumping machines in the cell will dump rainwater into dedicated rainwater drains, where it can be stored and utilised for purposes such as gardening and plantation. The concrete, especially in rainwater drainages, prevents underground water retention and makes groundwater bitter. The Red Line however, is a model project for rainwater retention in a city like Karachi,” opined the former project director.

Source: The Express Tribune November 23, 2020 03:33 UTC