Peshawar: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) government has started planning and feasibility study for Gandhara Valley City in Peshawar, according to media sources.
The government has decided to divide and hand over the planning and feasibility tasks of Gandhara Valley City to various consultants. It was informed that the process will take five months to complete. Besides this, the task of developing Gandhara Valley City has been given to Peshawar Development Authority (PDA). PDA Director General (DG) Ammara Khan mentioned that the feasibility study will provide details of all the highlights of the project.
The said decision was taken during a meeting held under KP Minister for Local Government Akbar Ayub Khan to review the development projects of PDA. During the meeting, Akbar Ayub Khan expressed satisfaction over PDA’s performance and expects timely completion of all projects.
Local Government Special Secretary Mutasim Billah Shah, directors of all departments of the authority and representatives of provincial and federal governments’ organizations were present at the meeting.
Moreover, the provincial minister has ordered the district administration and Planning & Development Department to work closely with PDA for early approval of PC-1 and acquisition of land for Warsak Road- Nasir Bagh section of Ring Road.
Likewise, the minister also revealed that the construction of a modern bus terminal near BRT Chamkani Depo is delayed because of PC-1 and the acquisition of land. Additionally, he asked to expedite the process of expansion and beautification of Pir Zakori Bridge and Hayatabad-Detour Road.
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