Infrastructure

The infrastructure of Fars Province is highly developed in urban centers but faces distinct environmental challenges. * **Electricity and Energy:** The province is fully integrated into the national power grid, with electricity generated by combined-cycle power plants and hydroelectricity from major dams like the Doroodzan Dam. * **Water and Sewer:** Water infrastructure is under severe stress due to prolonged droughts and agricultural over-extraction. Supplying drinking water to Shiraz and surrounding cities is a critical priority for local authorities. * **Telecommunications:** Fars enjoys robust digital connectivity. High-speed broadband, ADSL, and fiber-optic networks are expanding in major cities. Cellular coverage (MCI, Irancell, Rightel) offers widespread 4G and growing 5G access in Shiraz and along major transit routes.