Punjab

LWMC to procure Rs4 billion equipment

Establishment of vigilance cell, increase in salaries of workshop staff with arrears were also approved by the BoDs

Our Corresspondent March 13, 2021

Workers of Lahore Waste Management Company busy in removing the garbage as Punjab government launched modern and organized system of cleanliness in the Provincial Capital City with the collaboration of Turk companies. PHOTO: APP

LAHORE:

Lahore Waste Management Company (LWMC), in its 113th meeting of Board of Directors (BoD), will procure machinery worth Rs4 billion.

LWMC CEO Imran Ali Sultan, BoD Members Barrister Amir Zafar Khan, Kramatullah Chaudhary LG&CD Secretary Noorul Amin Mengal, Lahore DC Mudassar Riaz and other officials concerned were present on the occasion. During the meeting. LWMC BoDs approved decisions to transform the LWMC. These included procurement of new machinery worth 4 billion, LWMC budget 2021-21, long term operational plan of LWMC, secondary waste contractor for a three year period and revenue generation plan of LWMC.

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The waste management company will also procure 6,000 containers, 22,000 uniforms including PPEs and 10,000 jackets. Establishment of vigilance cell, increase in salaries of workshop staff with arrears were also approved by the BoDs. In order to ensure the exemplary cleanliness arrangements in the city, LWMC is going to procure 914 new vehicles which includes 68 mechanical washer and sweepers, 556 mini dumpers, 151 compactors, six excavators, 20 loaders, 59 chain arm rolls and 54 dumpers.