RAWALPINDI, Oct 29 (APP):Deputy Commissioner Rawalpindi, Captain (Retd) Nadeem Nasir, has directed the concerned departments and contractors to ensure the timely completion of ongoing development projects, warning that unnecessary delays would not be tolerated.
He issued the directions while chairing a meeting to review the progress of development schemes in the district. Additional Deputy Commissioner (Social Services) Fazail Mudassar and other relevant officials attended the meeting.
The DC was briefed on the status of development schemes, including fund allocation, tendering and construction progress. The meeting was informed that 21 development schemes, with an estimated cost of more than Rs 6.52 billion, had been identified in the district, of which 18 had been approved. Funds amounting to Rs7.50 billion were available for the projects.
The meeting reviewed construction and rehabilitation projects on major city roads, along with improvements to the drainage system. These included Khayaban-e-Sir Syed Road, Bokra Road, Fifth Road, Rawal Road, the road from Chandni Chowk to Commercial Market, Railway Workshop Road, the road from China Market to Gordon College, 4-B Road and Band Khana Road.
Progress on the construction and rehabilitation of connecting roads in Taxila, Kallar Syedan, Gujar Khan and Kahuta was also discussed.
Captain (Retd) Nadeem Nasir directed the concerned officers to regularly monitor development work and ensure that projects were completed within the stipulated timelines without compromising on construction quality.
He stressed the need for effective utilisation of funds and timely completion of tendering and other administrative procedures. The concerned departments were also directed to resolve obstacles through mutual coordination and submit regular progress reports.
He said the measures were aimed at improving road infrastructure and providing better travel facilities to the public.
Source: APP (Associated Press of Pakistan)
