Rawalpindi: The Rawalpindi Development Authority (RDA) has given its approval for the development of city’s first low-cost housing society for government employees, a news source reported. As per officials, this residential scheme will cater to the needs of low-income government employees and middle-income groups.
The authority recently commenced with the preparation of the terms of reference (ToR) for the project, and announced its intention to launch the initiative – expected in February 2020 – following the ToR approval.
As per officials, the housing project would be developed on a pattern followed by the development authorities of Lahore (LDA) and Islamabad (CDA).
The project will include 3-, 5- and 7-marla plots; with these properties expected to be offered on convenient instalment plans to low-income government employees and private workers – including small traders. The project to set up low-cost housing scheme in Rawalpindi was proposed back in August, 2018.
The plots will come equipped with basic facilities, including water electricity and gas supplies. Additional planned facilities include a school, a mosque and a shopping mall.
