Staff Reporter
ISLAMABAD,: Capital Development Authority (CDA) Board has approved the outsourcing of solid waste management across urban and rural areas of Islamabad to improve sanitation services in the federal capital.The decision was taken during the Board’s 14th meeting, chaired by CDA Chairman and Chief Commissioner Islamabad, Muhammad Ali Randhawa, at CDA Headquarters on Wednesday.The Board resolved to initiate a new tendering process, inviting national and international firms with strong reputations to bid for the project.To ensure efficiency and better oversight, the waste collection system will be divided into separate service packages.The move is part of CDA’s broader strategy to modernize essential municipal services and respond to the growing needs of the capital’s population.Chairman Randhawa emphasized the need for quality improvements and directed that waste transfer stations and dumping sites be upgraded for more effective waste handling.Additionally, the Board approved a three-month extension of CDA’s existing contract with the Rawalpindi Waste Management Company (RWMC) to ensure a seamless transition during the new procurement phase. “This is not just an administrative shift; it’s about providing Islamabad’s citizens with a cleaner, healthier environment through professional and accountable services,” Randhawa stated.The meeting also approved CDA’s recent record-breaking commercial auction, during which eight plots and four shops were sold for Rs19.56 billion.The auction outperformed expectations, with some properties fetching up to 33 percent above their reserve price.The Board noted that stricter payment terms were introduced—reducing installment periods and limiting upfront discounts—yet strong participation from credible investors reflected growing confidence in CDA’s policies.In another key move, the Board approved the appointment of KPMG as the audit firm responsible for reviewing CDA’s financial statements for the past five years.The firm, selected through a competitive bidding process, will conduct a detailed evaluation of CDA’s assets and recommend improvements in financial governance.
