RAWALPINDI: Authorities in Rawalpindi have approved 18 development schemes worth more than Rs6.5 billion, with a major portion of the programme focused on improving roads across the district.
The projects were reviewed during a meeting at the Deputy Commissioner’s Office chaired by Rawalpindi Deputy Commissioner Nadeem Nasir. Officials also discussed water supply, sewerage and other schemes being implemented under the Punjab Development Program.
Officials briefed the meeting that 21 development schemes had been identified with a combined estimated cost of more than Rs6.522 billion. Of these, 18 schemes have received approval.
Nine schemes submitted by the Rawalpindi Municipal Corporation (RMC) have a combined value of around Rs1.6 billion. Another nine schemes of the District Council carry an estimated cost of approximately Rs4.8 billion.
The Punjab Highway Department will be responsible for executing the road-related projects. Funding for the schemes will be provided by the RMC and District Council according to their respective projects.
The planned road improvements cover several key locations in Rawalpindi. These include Khayaban-i-Sir Syed, Bokra Road, Fifth Road, Rawal Road and the Chandni Chowk-Commercial Market corridor. Railway Workshop Road and Gordon College Road are also included.
Additional road schemes have been planned in other parts of the district, including Taxila, Gujar Khan, Kallar Syedan and Kahuta. The projects are expected to address rehabilitation, construction, improvement and widening requirements on the identified routes.
Deputy Commissioner Nadeem Nasir directed officials to maintain regular oversight of the development work. He stressed the need for quality construction and timely completion.
The deputy commissioner also directed authorities to take action against contractors who fail to meet approved standards or project timelines. He said he would personally inspect ongoing schemes to monitor progress and quality.
