SPO is successfully implementing its project titled “Public Rest Room Facilities in Pakistan’s Coastal Highway to Support Tourism, Hygiene/Sanitation, Environmental Protection & Economic Growth Initiatives” with the support of the Pakistan Poverty Alleviation Fund (PPAF). The project started on April 1, 2025, and will conclude on March 31, 2026, and is being implemented along the Sindh and Balochistan Coastal Highway. The total project duration is one year, with an approved budget of PKR 47 million.

The objective of the project is to improve public hygiene and sanitation services along Pakistan’s Coastal Highway while supporting tourism development, environmental protection, and local economic growth. Through this initiative, SPO aims to establish clean, safe, and well-maintained Public Restroom Facilities (PRFs) using a self-sustaining operational model that integrates community engagement and income-generating opportunities. The project contributes to better public health outcomes, enhanced traveller experience, and the promotion of sustainable infrastructure in coastal areas.

SPO has completed the feasibility study for the project and has initiated the hiring process for the construction firm. The main proposed restroom locations include Nani Mandir, Kund Malir, Ormara Zero Point, Pasni Beach, Gwadar Zero Point, and D-Baloch Cross. At each location, four restroom units will be established — two for women and two for men — to ensure gender-sensitive access to sanitation facilities. Through these interventions, SPO is strengthening WASH services along the Coastal Highway and supporting community-inclusive and environmentally responsible solutions in Sindh and Balochistan.