{"id":104400,"date":"2026-01-06T14:50:44","date_gmt":"2026-01-06T09:50:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.zameen.com\/news\/?p=104400"},"modified":"2026-01-06T14:50:49","modified_gmt":"2026-01-06T09:50:49","slug":"work-begins-at-lahores-floating-restaurant","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.zameen.com\/news\/work-begins-at-lahores-floating-restaurant.html","title":{"rendered":"Construction work at Lahore&#8217;s Floating Restaurant starts"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Lahore: Construction has officially started on Lahore\u2019s first floating restaurant along the Lahore Canal, a project expected to become a major recreational and tourism attraction in the city. Authorities say the project is scheduled for completion by June of the current financial year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To facilitate the initiative, the canal\u2019s depth is being increased from 7 feet to 13 feet and its width expanded to 30 feet. The construction work is being carried out by HRD, with NESPAK appointed as the project consultant, while the Irrigation Department is overseeing technical aspects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Read: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zameen.com\/news\/lahore-dc-issues-basant-2026-notification.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Lahore DC issues Basant 2026 notification<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Officials from the Parks and Horticulture Authority (PHA) said the project will feature a three-storey, state-of-the-art floating restaurant capable of accommodating around 80 diners at a time. The design aims to combine premium dining with tourism, adding a new recreational element along the canal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>PHA Managing Director Raja Mansoor Ahmed stated that the project is expected to enhance Lahore\u2019s visual appeal and boost its tourism profile. The estimated cost of the floating restaurant project is approximately PKR 4.9 billion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The initiative is part of broader efforts to improve Lahore\u2019s public spaces and recreational facilities, creating new attractions for both residents and visitors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Lahore: Construction has officially started on Lahore\u2019s first floating restaurant along the Lahore Canal, a project expected to become a major recreational and tourism attraction in the city. Authorities say the project is scheduled for completion by June of the current financial year. To facilitate the initiative, the canal\u2019s depth is being increased from 7 feet to 13 feet and its width expanded to 30 feet. The construction work is being carried out by HRD, with NESPAK appointed as the project consultant, while the Irrigation Department is overseeing technical aspects. Read: Lahore DC issues Basant 2026 notification Officials from the Parks and Horticulture Authority (PHA) said the project will feature a three-storey, state-of-the-art floating restaurant capable of accommodating around 80 diners at a time. The design aims to combine premium dining with tourism, adding a new recreational element along the canal. PHA Managing Director Raja Mansoor Ahmed stated that the project is expected to enhance Lahore\u2019s visual appeal and boost its tourism profile. The estimated cost of the floating restaurant project is approximately PKR 4.9 billion. 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