ISLAMABAD: The Capital Development Authority (CDA) has shared details of Islamabad’s ongoing and future development projects, including new dams, electric buses, water conservation and environmental initiatives, during a briefing for civil service officers at CDA Headquarters.
Faculty members and probationary officers of the 54th Common Training Programme (CTP) from the Civil Services Academy Lahore visited CDA Headquarters on Tuesday, November 10, 2026.
During the visit, the officers received a detailed briefing on CDA’s administrative structure, functions, operations, Islamabad’s Master Plan and ICT zoning regulations. They were also informed about completed, ongoing and planned mega projects aimed at developing and improving the federal capital.
The briefing highlighted the digitization of several public services, including land records, to improve service delivery and make facilities more accessible to Islamabad residents.
Officials also shared details of the city’s public transport system, which includes a network of approximately 200 metro buses along with feeder buses. The feeder bus network operates with an electric and environment-friendly fleet.
Water conservation and future water supply were also key topics during the briefing. CDA officials informed the officers that construction of Shadara Dam is expected to start soon, while the feasibility work for Dotara Dams has been completed.
CDA Chairman and Chief Commissioner Islamabad Sohail Ashraf said that work is also underway on the desilting of Simli Dam and the city’s water conveyance pipelines. He said that the completion of new dams would help address water shortages in Islamabad.
He further highlighted cooperation with international development partners, including the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) and the World Bank, to improve the use of existing water resources and promote water conservation.
The briefing also covered environmental initiatives, including tree plantation drives and efforts to expand Islamabad’s green cover to make the city more environmentally friendly and attractive.
At the conclusion of the visit, commemorative shields were presented to the faculty members and probationary officers of the 54th Common Training Programme.
