Staff Reporter
ISLAMABAD:The Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT) administration has started a citywide effort to locate and cover open manholes, following a special survey ordered to identify unsafe spots in multiple areas.
According to officials, the campaign began with a special survey directed by the Deputy Commissioner (DC) Islamabad. Survey teams were deployed to different neighbourhoods to identify locations where manhole covers were missing. The teams marked dozens of such points and shared the details with relevant departments for immediate action.Following the survey, work has started in several areas where new covers are being installed. The administration has instructed field staff to complete the process as quickly as possible to avoid incidents that may occur due to open manholes, especially in areas with heavy foot traffic.DC Islamabad stated that responsibility will be fixed in each case where a manhole cover is found missing. The concerned officer of that area will be questioned about the lapse and required to ensure timely replacement. Officials say this accountability step is meant to prevent recurring negligence in the maintenance of public infrastructure.The district administration also appealed to residents to cooperate by reporting any uncovered manholes they see in their neighbourhoods. Citizens can share such information through official communication channels so teams can reach the location promptly.
