Lahore: The Lahore Development Authority (LDA) has asked the sponsors/developers of private housing schemes to introduce precautionary measures against rising smog and air pollution levels in their projects within the city, a news source reported.
To this effect, it has stated that private developers are responsible for implementing the landscape plan and ensuring the development of green belts in their real estate projects under Section 15 of the LDA Private Housing Scheme Rules 2014.
Moreover, the civic agency has publicised a list of precautionary measures against smog and environmental pollution and has asked the developers to:
Complete parks and green belts in residential schemes on an immediate basis
Promote alternatives to open burning of garbage within and near residential projects
Control pollution levels emitting from under-construction buildings
Ensure the use of wet cloth instead of besom for house cleaning
To facilitate this end, the Parks and Horticulture Authority (PHA) has offered its services. Those seeking information and assistance with regard to developing green areas in their schemes can contact PHA Lahore Deputy Director Zahid Iqbal on this number: 03006960082
