ICCI concerned over delay in Metro Bus Project
Travellers, businessmen face difficulty in daily commute.
ISLAMABAD:
The local business community has shown concern over delayed construction work on the Metro Bus Project, calling for measures to be taken in order to mitigate problems arising for business activities and citizens.
In a meeting, Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI) President Shaban Khalid said that the Metro Bus Project Committee chairman had assured the completion of the project two months before its target date. However, the current pace of slow construction work has dashed hopes of its timely completion.
Many roads in Islamabad have been closed due to construction work, which has created problems for industrialists and traders to move goods.
“Schools have reopened and commuters face great inconvenience due to closure of main arteries in the city,” he said. “People are constantly stuck in traffic jams during rush hours.”
Khalid added that the project has caused many areas of Islamabad to be dug up and the prevailing rain showers have turned the city into a puddle of mud, making life difficult for its inhabitants. The issue carries a significant risk at night as it is difficult to not damage your vehicle while driving.
He said keeping in view the current pace of work, it seems unlikely that the project would be completed on time and he urged upon the Metro Bus Project Committee as well as the Capital Development Authority to look into these problems and take urgent measures to speed up the pace of work.
Published in The Express Tribune, September 5th, 2014.
The local business community has shown concern over delayed construction work on the Metro Bus Project, calling for measures to be taken in order to mitigate problems arising for business activities and citizens.
In a meeting, Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI) President Shaban Khalid said that the Metro Bus Project Committee chairman had assured the completion of the project two months before its target date. However, the current pace of slow construction work has dashed hopes of its timely completion.
Many roads in Islamabad have been closed due to construction work, which has created problems for industrialists and traders to move goods.
“Schools have reopened and commuters face great inconvenience due to closure of main arteries in the city,” he said. “People are constantly stuck in traffic jams during rush hours.”
Khalid added that the project has caused many areas of Islamabad to be dug up and the prevailing rain showers have turned the city into a puddle of mud, making life difficult for its inhabitants. The issue carries a significant risk at night as it is difficult to not damage your vehicle while driving.
He said keeping in view the current pace of work, it seems unlikely that the project would be completed on time and he urged upon the Metro Bus Project Committee as well as the Capital Development Authority to look into these problems and take urgent measures to speed up the pace of work.
Published in The Express Tribune, September 5th, 2014.