Islamabad: The Capital Development Authority’s Development Working Party (CDA-DWP) has approved a series of development projects worth over Rs2 billion aimed at improving water conservation, pollution control, and sports facilities in the federal capital.
In its 77th meeting held on Thursday under the chairmanship of CDA Chairman Muhammad Ali Randhawa, the body allocated Rs1.404 billion for the construction of 20 underground water tanks at various locations to prevent rainwater wastage. Ten tanks will be built in the first phase, followed by ten more in the second.
According to officials, these tanks will store clean water from natural streams, while expertise from Lahore’s Water and Sanitation Agency (WASA) will be utilized, as similar facilities there have improved water conservation.
The meeting also approved the construction of 11 wetlands to treat polluted water before its release into natural streams and water resources. Additionally, work on laying a reinforced concrete sewer pipeline in low-lying areas from T-Chowk to Soan River received the go-ahead.
For sports infrastructure, CDA sanctioned the upgradation of five cricket and five football grounds with modern facilities. Revenue from these upgraded grounds will be used to support sports promotion and talent hunt programmes.
The plan also includes construction of rainwater rechargeable wells across the city to strengthen groundwater reserves.
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