RAWALPINDI: Development schemes worth more than Rs6.5 billion have been approved for Rawalpindi district, with a major portion focused on the rehabilitation, construction, improvement and widening of roads across the city and surrounding areas.
The development schemes were reviewed during a meeting at the Deputy Commissioner’s Office chaired by Rawalpindi Deputy Commissioner Nadeem Nasir, with officials from the district administration, development departments and WASA in attendance.
According to the briefing, 21 development schemes have been identified under the Punjab Development Programme at an estimated cost of more than Rs6.5229 billion. Of these, 18 schemes have been approved.
The approved projects include nine Rawalpindi Municipal Corporation (RMC) schemes worth around Rs1.6 billion and nine district council schemes costing about Rs4.8 billion. Road-related works are being executed by the Punjab Highway Department, while the RMC and district council will provide the required funds.
Several important roads in Rawalpindi have been included in the development programme. These include Khayaban-i-Sir Syed, Bokra Road, Fifth Road, Rawal Road, Chandni Chowk to Commercial Market Road, Railway Workshop Road and Gordon College Road.
Road improvement schemes have also been planned in Taxila, Gujar Khan, Kallar Syedan and Kahuta, extending the development programme beyond Rawalpindi city.
Alongside road infrastructure, officials also reviewed ongoing water supply and sewerage projects being implemented through WASA and other development departments.
The Deputy Commissioner directed the concerned departments to complete the approved schemes according to their timelines while maintaining the required quality standards.
Officials were also instructed to regularly monitor construction progress and take action against contractors who fail to meet approved standards or deadlines.
The administration further directed departments to address obstacles affecting project implementation without unnecessary delays and ensure that the approved infrastructure schemes deliver visible improvements for residents.
