CDA to expedite development work in parks

ISLAMABAD - Giving a new hope to the residents of several sectors of the capital city who were deprived of proper parks in their areas, Capital Development Authority (CDA) Chairman Farkhand Iqbal on Monday said the ongoing developments in the parks would be completed on a priority basis and immediately opened for the public. He issued these directives during his visit to Lake View Park. Member Environment Mian Waheed-ud-Din, Member Engineering Syed Ibrar Hussain Shah, Director General Environment Dr Suleman Sheikh and officers of the concerned formations were also present on the occasion. The chairman was apprised about the development work on Phase-II of Lake View Park. He was informed that work on water sports and allied entertainment and recreational facilities was underway.
The chairman directed the officials concerned to ensure timely completion of development work as per international standards with assurance of all precautionary safety and environment-friendly measures, adding that all kind of encroachments should be removed. He ordered to complete development and maintenance work in all parks of the federal capital and open them for the public. He further directed the concerned formations to ensure maintenance and cleanliness in parks to avoid hindrance to the public visiting the parks.
He CDA said parks were the best source of healthy activities and the people throng into the parks for amusement, entertainment and recreational activities, adding that the CDA would take all-out measures to establish international standard parks.
“The civic body is facing financial crunch, however, we have chalked out a comprehensive plan to over come the financial problems to resolve the civic amenities on priority,” he added.
Farkhand Iqbal directed the officials to expedite work on Phase-II of the Lake View Park and ensure provision of modern facilities in the international standard park.
He said such facilities played a great role in improving the health and well-being of citizens.