According to news sources on April 7, Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz approved a development initiative to improve road infrastructure in Lahore. The PKR 6 billion initiative received approval at the Lahore Development Authority (LDA) review meeting.
The primary objective of this initiative is to improve the road infrastructure of the municipality and furnish supplementary amenities for its inhabitants. These enhancements will consist of dedicated bicycle lanes, pedestrian waiting areas, and a central recreational area. Furthermore, provisions for wheel carriages and stalls will be established. The CM authorized the Pilot
Development Project in LDA Avenue 1 while presiding over the meeting. Additionally, proposed amendments to current LDA regulations aimed to enhance efficiency and streamline operations. Furthermore, preparations were initiated to establish a dedicated law enforcement unit and an LDA-only police station to maintain order and discipline within the jurisdiction of the governing body.
Discussions were also focused on the prospective commercialization of specific roads in Lahore, an endeavor that is projected to yield 20 billion PKR in revenue. Moreover, endeavors to enhance public services were emphasized, encompassing the implementation of standardized housing maps and streamlined construction project approval procedures.
The project’s stated goals include improving the city’s road network and adding amenities for the citizens, such as a central park, bike lanes, and waiting areas for pedestrians. In addition, space will be allocated for stalls and wheel carts. Under the CM’s stewardship, the LDA Avenue 1 Pilot Development Project was approved.
Also recommended were changes to the current LDA laws to make things easier and more efficient. In addition, preparations were made to create a dedicated LDA police station and a specialized enforcement squad to enforce the law under the authority’s purview.
The possible commercialization of several Lahore roadways, which may bring in PKR 20 billion, was also a major point of discussion. The supply of standardized housing maps and the expediting of approval procedures for construction projects were also highlighted as initiatives to enhance citizen services.
