Punjab Central Business District Development Authority (PCBDDA), also known as Central Business District (CBD Punjab), is working 24 hours in freezing weather and rain for the timely completion of its ongoing project of CBD Punjab Boulevard and Kalma Chowk Underpass remodeling. Even the recent rain, fog and harsh weather conditions have not affected the pace of construction work.
On the instructions of Chief Minister Punjab, Mr. Mohsin Naqvi and Commissioner Lahore Mr. Amir Jan, Deputy Commissioner Lahore, Mr. Muhammad Ali visited the project site of Kalma Chowk Underpass Remodeling Project. Assistant Commissioner Model Town Mr.Ibrahim Arbab, CTO Lahore Dr. Asad Malhi, SP Traffic Model Town, DSP Traffic Model Town, DG PHA, Executive Director CBD Punjab Mr. Riaz Hussain and staff of CBD Punjab were also present during the visit. Riaz Hussain, Executive Director Technical of CBD Punjab briefed Deputy Commissioner Lahore, about the progress of construction work. The full workforce has been deployed on the clear instructions of the Chief Minister of Punjab, Mr. Mohsin Naqvi and CEO of CBD Punjab, Mr. Imran Amin for the speedy completion of the project.
The technical team of CBD Punjab and the staff of contractor NLC are busy working day and night at the project site. Riaz Hussain further informed that along with complex piles, digging and slabbing of barrels will be completed soon and the work of retaining walls of the rainwater harvesting tank is also in progress.
CEO CBD Punjab Mr. Imran Amin is also visiting the project site on daily basis to monitor the construction work. During his recent visit, he said that all institutions are cooperating fully to complete the project. All resources are being mobilized to complete the project ahead of time and soon the traffic flow will be improved.
Deputy Commissioner Lahore expressed satisfaction with the pace of the construction work. He said that the convenience of the people should be given first priority and the citizens should be relieved from the temporary commute problem. Dr. Asad Malhi along with the technical staff of CBD Punjab, also briefed Deputy Commissioner Lahore, about the alternative plan for traffic. With the completion of the CBD Punjab Boulevard and Kalma Chowk Underpass remodeling project, millions of people will be benefited on daily basis and this project will be a great comfort for Lahore.
