Development schemes worth over Rs5 billion approved

LAHORE:Provincial Development Working Party (PDWP) has approved four development schemes worth over Rs5 billion.

The approval was made in the PDWP meeting, chaired by Planning and Development (P&D) Board Chairman Barrister Nabeel Ahmad Awan here Wednesday. The meeting was attended by P&D Board Secretary Dr Asif Tufail, members of P&D Board, and other senior officers. The approved schemes included Rehabilitation of Gujrat-Sargodha Road (Section Gujrat City to Mangowal), District Gujrat at the cost of Rs1.237 billion, widening/ improvement of single road from Noorpur Thal to Jhang Road via Daduwala, Shah Hussain, Tehsil Noorpur Thal, District Khushab at the cost of Rs1.367 billion, Revival of the Citrus Sector in Punjab at the cost of Rs1.434 billion, and Establishment of 125-bed new District Headquarters Hospital in District Chiniot at the cost of Rs1.014 billion.

Walton Road construction inspected

Lahore Divisional Commissioner Zaid bin Maqsood visited Walton Road to review the final stages of its construction, here on Wednesday.

Officials from CBD and Nespak briefed him on the progress, highlighting that 95 percent of the work has been completed and the project is near completion with modern infrastructure to facilitate smooth commuting. During the briefing, it was revealed that 4.2 km trunk sewer line has been completed. The old drain has been successfully diverted to a new drainage system. The main carriageway is fully constructed and operational.

The sewerage system is 100 percent functional, with drainage issues resolved through successful nullah diversion. All road lights have been installed, and horticulture work is finished. Asphalting of service lanes is in progress and will be completed in a few days. The Major Ishaq Shaheed Flyover, a 510-meter-long, two-lane structure, is fully operational.

Commissioner Zaid bin Maqsood emphasized that Walton Road is a vital corridor between Ferozepur Road and Defence, and its completion will provide major relief to commuters. He directed the authorities to expedite the remaining work to ensure timely completion. During the visit, Commissioner Lahore was accompanied by DC Lahore Syed Musa Raza, CBD Directors, CO Walton, AC Cantt, and officials from PHA, Lesco, and Wasa.