LAHORE: The Punjab government has proposed a Rs. 4.23 billion residential complex for government officials in Lahore, with the project planned on more than 60 kanals of government-owned land along Burki Road in Lahore Cantonment.
The proposed scheme has been included in Punjab’s development programme for the 2026-27 financial year and would feature residential apartments along with several high-end recreational and support facilities.
According to official project documents, the Services and General Administration Department has proposed 24 two-bedroom apartments for government officers. The main residential block would consist of a basement, ground floor, and six additional floors, with its estimated construction cost exceeding Rs. 2.05 billion.
Facilities Planned for Residential Complex
The proposed development would include several facilities beyond the residential units. These include a VIP gym, library, indoor games area, seminar room, executive lounge, and café.
A separate convention hall covering approximately 40,246 square feet has also been included in the scheme. The facility is estimated to cost around Rs. 547.2 million.
The project plan also provides for substantial parking capacity, including space for 164 cars and 47 motorcycles. An additional basement parking facility has been proposed for 26 vehicles.
Additional Infrastructure Costs
Several other components account for a significant portion of the proposed budget. These include more than Rs. 145.1 million for generators, over Rs. 55.4 million for a solar power system, and approximately Rs. 335.8 million for external development works.
The plan also allocates more than Rs. 152.1 million for furniture and Rs. 10 million for gym equipment.
Officials Question Overall Cost
The project’s proposed expenditure has come under review within Punjab’s development planning process. The technical wing of the Planning and Development Department has raised concerns about the overall cost and questioned the need for certain expensive features and imported construction materials.
The technical review reportedly called for a reassessment of spending on elevators, heating and cooling systems, generators, solar installations, backup power arrangements, and other components.
The Provincial Development Working Party (PDWP) also reviewed the proposal and considered the estimated cost of more than Rs. 4.23 billion to be high.
The project should therefore be viewed as a proposed development rather than a completed or fully implemented scheme. Its final scope, cost, and construction arrangements may change following technical and financial reviews.
