Cogen
plant
This
is with reference to the news item "NEPRA begins hearing on DHA Cogen
plant rehabilitation" (DAWN Metropolitan, November 29). This plant was
originally meant for desalination of sea-water and electricity was supposed to
be a by-product. Although 115 million dollars were spent on this project, its
failure to function has raised the cost to double that amount owing to bank
interest (all of which will be borne by the DHA). Instead of taking to task those
responsible for buying junk machinery, there is now talk of spending another
51.50 million dollars on it. In the meantime, DHA residents like myself will
continue paying about Rs. 5,000 every month for water tankers. Before spending
more money on it, the authorities should first ensure that the plant is viable
and can desalinate water for a reasonable cost.
SHAKIR LAKHANI
Published in DAWN
(Metropolitan), December 10, 2012
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