LAHORE: Punjab Local Government Minister Zeeshan Rafique has said that after the successful completion of the first phase of ‘Maryam Nawaz Ka Sohna Punjab’ programme in 51 cities, work has started on the second and third phases.
While reviewing the ongoing schemes under the Punjab Development Program (PDP) during a meeting on Friday, he directed that special attention be paid to the beautification of cities as the beauty of cities is the focus of Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif.
He said the local government department is constructing 61 kilometres of new drains in 51 cities while the existing 63 kilometres of dilapidated stormwater drains are also being renovated.
He further said 4135 kilometres of sewers and 1245 kilometres of roads will also be constructed. “Under the programme, the construction and rehabilitation of 4146 kilometres of streets and disposal stations will be ensured. Initially, the construction of 40 disposal stations has started in different cities.”
Rafique also said that 70 new machines have been handed over to the municipal bodies of the cities included in the programme to deal with urban flooding, while the process of purchasing 217 more is underway. He expressed satisfaction over the presentation and also issued necessary instructions.
On this occasion, PDP Project Director Shahid Zaman Lak, Additional Secretary Mehreen Fahim Abbasi, concerned Assistant Project Directors and Municipal Officers Infrastructure (MOI) were also present.
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