Artificial lake along Route 47 to store rainwater

CM pays early morning visit to development project sites

LAHORE:

An artificial lake has been built along the 'CBD Route 47' road in Lahore to store five million gallons of rainwater.

Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif was informed during an early morning surprise visit to various city areas to inspect development projects that the route had been opened for traffic.

She visited a new bridge being built on the Walton Road.

Route 47 links Kalma Chowk to Walton. There is also a lane allocated for cyclists. Walkways have also been allocated for pedestrians and cyclists on the Walton Railway Crossing Flyover.

Solar panels being installed on the flyover will be able to generate one megawatt of electricity.

Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz said on the occasion, "Route 47 is another milestone towards attaining a bright and sustainable future for Punjab. It is not just a road but highlights a new chapter of smart development in Punjab."

Meanwhile, the chief minister said in her message on International Widows Day that women who had become widows during wars in Kashmir, Gaza and Iran posed a big question mark on the global conscience.

She outlined, "The Punjab government is not only providing sympathy to the widows but due care and support as well. The widows and single mothers are being given foremost priority in the Apni Chhat, Apna Ghar programme."

She said, "Children of widows are also being given priority while granting Honhaar scholarships. The Women Protection Authority and the social welfare department are ensuring due support and care for the widows across Punjab."