Drain desilting operation launched

Cleanliness work completed at city’s entry points

LAHORE:

The Water and Sanitation Agency (WASA) started a major desilting operation in the LOS drain on Sunday.

According to official sources, five excavators and 30 dump trucks besides other machinery were taking part in the operation.

WASA Managing Director Ghufran Ahmad reviewed the operation and directed the staff to expedite the work. He said two rounds of desilting of all drains should be completed prior to the monsoon season.

Ghufran Ahmad also appealed to people not to throw garbage into drains. Otherwise, fine would be imposed on violators of the law, he warned.

Meanwhile, the Lahore Waste Management Company (LWMC) conducted a special cleaning operation at the entry and exit points of the provincial capital.

According to sources, scraping and washing activities were completed at the city entrance and exit points at Babu Sabu, Saggian Bridge, Ravi Bridge and Thokar Niaz Baig.

LWMC Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Babar Sahib Din said more than 200 workers and 30 vehicles had participated in the cleaning operation.

He said that along with the cleaning operation, enforcement teams were also conducting operations to take action against illegal dumping of waste.

Tractor-trolleys entering the city without tarpaulins were a major cause of dust and mud on the roads, he added. The official said action was being taken against vehicles entering the city without tarpaulin cover.

The CEO appealed to citizens to cooperate with the LWMC for maintaining cleanliness in the city.

Published in The Express Tribune, May 1^st, 2023.