CDA’s development plans for these sectors 12 include infrastructure improvements and environmental considerations to enhance residents’ quality of life.
The Capital Development Authority (CDA) has initiated significant steps to develop the long-neglected sectors I-12, I-14, I-15, I-16, and E-12, addressing residents’ long-standing complaints. These efforts aim to enhance infrastructure and living conditions in these areas.
Visit by CDA Chairman Muhammad Ali Randhawa
A high-level delegation led by CDA Chairman Muhammad Ali Randhawa recently visited these sectors to assess their current state and plan future developments. Chairman Randhawa directed the construction of an alternative route from Kashmir Highway/Motorway to these sectors, including wide, signal-free corridors and service roads on 16th and 17th Avenues to improve accessibility and reduce traffic congestion.
Comprehensive Infrastructure Rehabilitation Package
The CDA is developing a comprehensive infrastructure restoration plan in order to guarantee sustainable development. The goal of this package is to address basic problems including the absence of infrastructure and necessary services. One of the main issues has been the area’s use as a dumping site, which has delayed development efforts, especially in Sector I-12. In order to prepare for its eventual permanent transfer to Mandra on the outskirts of the capital city, the CDA has chosen to temporarily relocate the dumping site from I-12 to I-16. This action is anticipated to expedite development and mitigate environmental problems resulting from the disposal site.
Sector-Specific Developments
Sector I-12: Work in this area will start with building the drainage system, box culverts, and the service road. The estimated cost of the civil development work, which will include building streets, sewerage and drainage networks, and drainage systems, is Rs 542.788 million, and it will be finished in 15 months.
Sectors I-14, I-15, and I-16: The CDA also prioritizes these sectors. The CDA has committed to finishing development works in Sector I-15, which has been neglected for more than 13 years despite having 90% of its land in ownership.
Community Engagement and Assurance
Residents and allottees in these sectors have been actively engaged by the CDA in order to resolve concerns and offer guarantees on development plans. In order to guarantee that progress is tracked and accelerated, Chairman Randhawa has apologized for the delays and promised to meet with the director of sector development on a regular basis.
In order to improve living conditions and make these sectors more livable and sustainable, the CDA is revitalizing these areas while taking environmental factors into account. Examples of these initiatives include moving dumping sites and starting extensive development plans.
How good is this step?
The recent actions of the CDA, spearheaded by Chairman Muhammad Ali Randhawa, signify a noteworthy advancement in tackling the persistent problems in sectors I-12, I-14, I-15, I-16, and E-12. It is anticipated that these initiatives will result in significant advancements in living conditions, accessibility, and infrastructure, improving the standard of living for citizens and incorporating these industries into Islamabad’s urban fabric.
