Rs24.5b allocated for Quetta Development Programme
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The Balochistan government has allocated Rs24.5 billion for the Quetta Development Programme, aiming to bring a positive change in the city’s landscape and giving it a facelift.
Talking to APP, an official of the Balochistan government said the development package included extension of various roads, improving sewerage system, installation of street lights and construction of footpaths that would restore the lost beauty of Quetta.
The projects initiated under the Quetta Development Programme include construction and rehabilitation of Sariab Road, Prince Road, Sirki Road, Jinnah Road, Samugli Road, Zarghoon Road, Sabzal Road, Brewery Road, Nawan Kali Bypass, Joint Road and Western Bypass to Sariab Road, he added. The official further said the government would also pay an amount of Rs5 million for the development, clearing, aligning and reconstruction of 7.6 kilometers long Sariab Road of the city to provide basic facilities to the residents.
“We are trying to complete all development projects as early as possible,” he added. The official said an amount of Rs12 million was also allocated for the development and expansion of Sibzal and Joint road of Quetta city which were the busiest and narrow arteries.
He said the authority was responsible for the maintenance and smooth flow of traffic on roads and the construction of Prince Road was also under process for which an amount of Rs781 million was allocated.
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The widening and improvement of Samugli Road was also under consideration at a cost of Rs1.7 million.
The government would spend Rs253 million on face lifting and beautification of Jinnah and Zarghoon Roads of the provincial capital. The mega development fund had been allocated for redressal of public needs, he said, adding the completion of those development projects would help in improving road traffic system and preventing pollution.
He concluded that Rs 870 million had also been allocated for widening and improvement of Sirki Road while Rs1.1 million for Brewery road for interest of public and beautification of Quetta City.
Published in The Express Tribune, September 21st, 2021.