ISLAMABAD, Jan 29: Capital Development Authority (CDA) would spend Rs257 million on development of Ankara Park located on Club Road.

This was stated by Chairman CDA, Engineer Farkhand Iqbal while apprising the Chairman, Prime Minister Task Force on Islamabad Faisal Sakhi Butt during his visit to the park for inspection of development work.

Members of the Task Force, Member Environment, CDA Mian Waheedud Din and other senior officers were also present on the occasion.

Chairman CDA said the ongoing development in the parks is being completed on priority basis.

Faisal Sakhi Butt said the authority has already been directed for early completion of the ongoing development work in the Lake View Park including the entertainment hub and water sports facility. — A Reporter

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