Minister for Housing, Urban Development and Public Health Department Barrister Syed Ali Azfar Nasir, visited the Ravi Urban Development Authority (RUDA) office to review progress on various ongoing projects of both RUDA and the Punjab Cities Basic Services Delivery Authority (PCBDDA).
During the visit, the minister was briefed on several projects of PCBDDA, including the remodeling of Kalma Chowk, the upgradation of Walton Road, provision of service corridors, and induction of water harvesting wells.
The minister was informed that business projects like Grand Souk will start on the land of Rescue 1122 and Camp Jail on Ferozepur Road.
He was later briefed on RUDA's various projects, including the construction of three barrages, which are expected to raise the water table of Lahore, seven Waste Water Treatment Plants (WWTP) with modern infrastructure, and River training works. The RUDA team also highlighted other projects, such as ChaharBagh, Entertainment city, and Sapphire Bay.
The minister described RUDA as a "twin city concept" that will not only promote urban regeneration but also focus on environmental sustainability. He emphasised that RUDA's projects will help in future water collection and retention.
The CEO of RUDA and PCBDDA, Imran Amin, said that these projects are significant contributions towards adding value to Punjab and providing high-quality facilities to the public.
Published in The Express Tribune, April 19th, 2023.
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