LAHORE: Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz visited city’s first integrated development pilot project under the Lahore Development Authority in Gulberg to inspect ongoing work on Wednesday.

Provincial Minister for Housing Bilal Yasin and LDA DG Tahir Farooq gave her briefing on it.

Roads will be constructed and rehabilitated under the pilot project in Gulberg. Uniform greenbelt footpaths and walkways will be built for cycling. The green belt will be below the road level for ground water recharge. A drainage system will also be built for rainwater drainage.

Solar lights and uniform signs will be installed in the streets. All cables except electricity will be kept underground. The project will give a new look to the provincial capital.

LDA will also carry out sustainable remodeling of Sabzazar Main Boulevard in the second phase. Construction and rehabilitation of Johar Town G-1 market will also be carried out under integrated development plan.

Sustainable development of Thokar Niaz Beg Entry Point and Tollinton Market will also be carried out.

Published in Dawn, February 13th, 2025