Lahore: Significant progress has been made under the Lahore Development Project (LDP), with work commencing on 80 out of 115 planned schemes, according to a news article on January 7.
As per the shared details, among the city’s six zones of the schemes, valued at PKR 59 billion, Data Ganj Bakhsh Zone and Nishtar Zone are leading in project execution. Development has begun in Data Ganj Bakhsh Zone on 967 deteriorated streets, utilising PKR 3.7 billion and engaging 23 contractor firms. Meanwhile, Nishtar Zone has launched work on 2,397 streets at an estimated cost of PKR 12 billion, covering 40 separate schemes.
The LDP employs digital e-tendering to ensure transparency and efficiency. Other zones have also seen notable activity. In Ravi Zone, 29 schemes focusing on tuff tiles, PCC (plain cement concrete), drainage, sewage systems, water supply, and street lighting are underway.
Shalamar Zone has initiated 13 schemes with an allocation of PKR 2.21 billion. In comparison, Gulberg Zone and Samanabad Zone have received funding of PKR 746.4 million for five schemes and PKR 845.5 million for four schemes, respectively.
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