Early completion of HVAC plant installation at PIMS directed

Islamabad: The Prime Minister’s Inspection Commission (PMIC) has expressed dissatisfaction over the slow-paced work on the installation of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) plant in the building of the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS), and instructed the project completion on war-footing basis.

The observation was made after the Commission’s team, headed by Member PMIC Zahir Shah, visited the hospital on Wednesday to monitor the progress on the project which had been facing unnecessary delay. The team examined the ongoing work of the HVAC regarding installation of the centrally air conditioning plant at PIMS, a press release said.

The hospital administration, the officers of PWD and contractors were present during the inspection. The PMIC expressed dissatisfaction over the progress made by the contractors and the PWD, and instructed for speedy and effective completion of the project. The team also committed to monitor the progress on weekly basis to ensure its early completion.

A preliminary report will also be submitted to the PM’s Office in this regard. The PMIC''s visit took place in wake of the deep concerns expressed by the prime minister over the unwarranted delay in completion of the project titled "Replace and Upgradation of HVAC Plant.