Editor Report
ISLAMABAD,:The Capital Development Authority (CDA) on Wednesday reviewed the progress and planning of several development projects in the federal capital during a meeting chaired by CDA Chairman and Chief Commissioner Islamabad Muhammad Ali Randhawa at the authority’s headquarters.The meeting was attended by Member Administration and Estate Talat Mehmood, Member Engineering Syed Nafasat Raza, Member Finance Tahir Naeem, Member Planning and Design Dr Khalid Hafiz, along with director generals, project directors and other senior officials.Officials briefed the meeting on the proposed Kashmir Chowk underpass project, informing participants that the tendering process would be completed soon. The process of appointing consultants for the project is also under way.Randhawa directed officials to ensure strict adherence to timelines for the implementation of the Kashmir Chowk underpass project.The meeting also reviewed the project for the extension of Margalla Avenue from N-5 to the M-1 motorway within Islamabad Capital Territory limits.Officials said the tendering process for the project was being finalised and the work award would be issued shortly, after which the groundbreaking ceremony would be held.Under the project, one loop and two underpasses will also be constructed.The CDA chairman emphasised that both quality and speed of work must be ensured during the execution of the project.The meeting also discussed the plan to widen Attaturk Avenue.Randhawa directed that permanent decorative lighting and digital boards be installed along the road. He also instructed officials to undertake horticulture and landscaping work and construct a cycle track on the avenue.The CDA chairman further directed that environmental impact assessments (EIA) be made mandatory for all development projects.
