Rawalpindi district has received approval for 18 development schemes worth more than Rs6.5 billion, covering road rehabilitation, construction, widening and improvement projects across the district.
The progress of the development projects was reviewed during a meeting held at the Deputy Commissioner’s Office. The meeting was chaired by Rawalpindi Deputy Commissioner Nadeem Nasir and also covered water supply, sewerage and other schemes being carried out under the Punjab Development Program.
According to the briefing presented at the meeting, 21 development schemes have been identified with a combined estimated cost of more than Rs6.5229 billion. Of these, 18 schemes have already received approval.
The approved projects include nine schemes of the Rawalpindi Municipal Corporation (RMC), with an estimated cost of Rs1.6 billion. Another nine schemes fall under the District Council and have an estimated cost of Rs4.8 billion.
The Punjab Highway Department will execute the road-related projects, while the RMC and District Council will provide the required funds for the schemes under their respective areas.
Several important roads in Rawalpindi are included in the development plan. These include Khayaban-i-Sir Syed, Bokra Road, Fifth Road, Rawal Road and the stretch between Chandni Chowk and Commercial Market.
Railway Workshop Road and Gordon College Road are also among the roads covered by the approved projects. Development work will also be carried out on roads in Taxila, Gujar Khan, Kallar Syedan and Kahuta.
The projects are aimed at improving road infrastructure and addressing rehabilitation and traffic-related issues in different parts of Rawalpindi district. The schemes are expected to cover both urban and rural areas under the jurisdiction of the relevant local authorities.
During the meeting, Deputy Commissioner Nadeem Nasir directed officials to regularly monitor the progress of the development schemes. He stressed that the projects should be completed within the required timelines and according to the specified quality standards.
The deputy commissioner also directed authorities to take action against contractors who fail to meet the required standards or do not complete work according to the agreed schedule.
Nasir further said that he would personally inspect ongoing development projects to monitor their progress and ensure that work is being carried out properly.
Officials were also instructed to maintain oversight of water supply, sewerage and other development schemes included in the Punjab Development Program.
The approval of the 18 schemes represents a major development spending package for Rawalpindi district, with road infrastructure making up a significant portion of the planned work. Authorities are now expected to move forward with implementation and monitoring of the approved projects.
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