LAHORE: The Lahore Waste Management Company (LWMC) has announced plans to transform the Mahmood Booti dump site into an urban forest and solar park.

The decision was made during the 136th meeting of the LWMC Board of Directors, held at the central office in Shaheen Complex on Friday.

The board made several significant decisions under the chairmanship of LWMC Chairman Sardar Aslam Warraich. The decisions were aimed at providing Lahore residents with a clean and sustainable environment. LWMC Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Babar Sahib Din briefed the board members on the company’s future plans during the session.

The transformation of the Mahmood Booti dump site will be carried out in collaboration with the Ravi Urban Development Authority (Ruda).

The project, which aims to contribute to a zero-cost initiative through carbon credits, marks a significant step towards environment improvement in Lahore.

Board members, including Bilal Zulfiqar, Mian Basharat Ali, Muhammad Saleem and Sobia Bhatti, attended the meeting. Deputy CEO Fahd Mahmood, Muhammad Aurangzeb and heads of all departments were also present.

Mr Warraich said the LWMC was actively working to clean up Lahore by systematically dumping waste at the landfill site in Lakhodair. He said LWMC workers and officers were dynamically involved in fieldwork during all shifts, striving to enhance cleanliness facilities for urban dwellers.

He urged citizens to cooperate with the LWMC in waste management and dispose of garbage responsibly, highlighting the importance of community involvement in maintaining a clean and sustainable environment.

Published in Dawn, December 30th, 2023