Metro bus project: Plans afoot to use helicams for monitoring
The helicams will monitor the work and videos will be sent to the chief minister through video link.
The helicams will monitor the work and videos will be sent to the chief minister through video link. PHOTO: INP
ISLAMABAD:
The Punjab metro bus authority has decided to get helicams — drones fitted with cameras — to keep an eye on the construction work of metro bus project. The only problem is that they forgot to consult security officials.
Meanwhile, an Islamabad Capital Territory Administration said the use of helicams would not be allowed due to security concerns.
Published in The Express Tribune, June 11th, 2014.
The Punjab metro bus authority has decided to get helicams — drones fitted with cameras — to keep an eye on the construction work of metro bus project. The only problem is that they forgot to consult security officials.
The helicams will monitor the work and videos will be sent to the chief minister through video link.
Project Implementation Committee Chairman Hanif Abbasi said the project would be completed in due time and no compromise would be made on the quality of construction work.
While talking to The Express Tribune, he said that no laxity or negligence over the construction work would be tolerated and all departments including CDA, Sui Northern Gas Company, Iesco and PTCL should liaison for shifting their services.
Meanwhile, an Islamabad Capital Territory Administration said the use of helicams would not be allowed due to security concerns.
Published in The Express Tribune, June 11th, 2014.