Ahmed Bhaila – Chronicles: Karachi: KPT fountain jet

As reported here and here , the Karachi fountain Jet is back. For those of you who dont know what it is its a high rise foutain jet financed by KPT (Karachi Port Trust). I am not going to comment on whether it was worth it or not because of the high cost. It is considered the second largest fountain after the fountain in Jeddah. The fountain is located at Oyster Rocks a very small island near Kemari and can be seen from Sea View, clifton. From the KPT Website:

” The Port fountain is the worlds latest fountain and rises to height of 620 feet when operating at full force. The fountain is located next to the Northern rock of a series known as Oyster Rocks, off the Karachi harbour.
Ever since its inauguration by the President of Pakistan on 15th Jan 2006, the fountain has been attracting visitors from all over Pakistan.The fountain structure and platform of 135 sq meters (15m x 9m) is on 16 piles 18 meters deep. Two 835-horsepower turbine pumps deliver nearly 2000 liters of sea water per second at a velocity of 70 meter per second through specially designed 8 inch nozzles.
Because the fountain rises so high into the air, it is quite easily seen from many locations of the city. Many high rise apartments, buildings and surroundings overlook the fountain throughout the community at the beach. The column of water can be seen from miles at sea. The fountain is located 1.4 km away from the beach to avoid spraying neighborhood homes. Maximum vapours travel up to a radius of 500 feet around the fountain. Eighteen flood lights of 400 watts illuminate the fountain at night.”

KPT is also offering boat rides from Kemari/Boat Basin to Oyster Rocks so you can take a boat taxi to get there. During the monsoon season due to high tide the fountain was closed but now its back as the monsoon season is over in Pakistan. I havent seen the fountain myself since I am not in Karachi but would love to see it. Here is a pic of the fountain jet. enjoy

Image from wikipedia