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Work on Sector I-11 storm drains starts

Proper network for drainage of storm water from the roads and street of the sectors will be established.

Our Correspondent October 08, 2020

Poor drainage leads to waterlogging in many areas of Rawalpindi, and sewage from open drains often mixes in with the rainwater, creating health hazards and leaving foul smells in the areas. PHOTO: EXPRESS

ISLAMABAD:

The Capital Development Authority (CDA) has started work on providing storm drainage system in Sector I-11/1 and I-11/2.

Excavation work for laying pipes is in progress and is being carried out at fast pace. Directions have been issued to complete the project within given time frame.

Pipes of different sizes ranging from 12 inches diameter to 36 inches diameter have been transported to site. The quality and specification of pipes are being checked before laying.

The work on provision of storm drainage system in Sector I-11 is being carried out in line with policy of the Authority to complete the development works in the stalled sectors.

Under this project, proper network for drainage of storm water from the roads and street of the sectors will be established.

In line with instructions of the CDA administration, funding for the for subject work has also been ensured.

Published in The Express Tribune, October 8^th, 2020.