Development work on Ataturk Avenue faces delays

CDA Chairman directs relevant officials to complete the project at a quicker pace

ISLAMABAD: Chief Commissioner Islamabad and Capital Development Authority (CDA) Chairman Amer Ali Ahmed has expressed dissatisfaction over and delays in completion of Ataturk Avenue Project and the slow pace of development work taking place. He directed relevant officials to complete the project at a quicker pace.

The CDA chief visited Ataturk Avenue on Saturday to inspect the progress of the work on the project. On this occasion, CDA Member Engineering and officers of other relevant formations were also present.

CDA chief was informed that due to certain issues related to electricity lines and water supply lines; pace of work on the project is slow.

He directed the concerned officers to coordinate with IESCO for immediate shifting of electricity lines while the Water Supply Wing was also directed for shifting water supply lines so that the project could be completed at the earliest.

He said that completion of Ataturk Avenue will help ease traffic flow in the area. Therefore, no further delay in the project would be tolerated.

Published in The Express Tribune, February 3^rd, 2019.