QUETTA:As a part of the Quetta beautification and uplift program, the armed forces and the government of Balochistan are working together for different uplift schemes.
“Efforts are in place on war footings for beatification and uplift of the city,” said the Inter-Services Public Relations’ (ISPR) handout, issued here on Friday, adding that repair of roads, cleanliness, restoration of street lights, traffic management and tree plantations were some of the joint measures underway in the provincial capital.
While sharing details of the joint measures, it said Metropolitan Corporation Quetta (MCQ) was engaged towards the cleanliness of Quetta which includes Zarghoon road, Jinnah road, Airport road, Hali road, Liaqat bazar and surroundings.
Dedicated machinery and sanitary staff had been placed at Jinnah road for its cleanliness.
Wall paintings at Zarghoon road, Anscomb road and circular roads stand complete whereas the civil admin has initiated a painting competition for Jinnah road Quetta walls.
The street lights on Zarghoon road, Jinnah road had been completed.
Repair of medians at Jinnah road followed by paint has also been initiated by MCQ which is likely to be completed by 10th of Oct, 2022
Following the repair of Jinnah road, installation of cat eyes and painting of road markings will be carried out in which assistance from NLC and FWO shall also be taken.
Tree plantation drive had completed on 5th Oct 2022. As the plantation weather is now over, the phase 2 would begin from 2nd week of February, 2023. Meanwhile, the forest department is painting the trees at Zarghoon road, Jinnah road and airport road.
Traffic management has been ensured at Jinnah road with the help of Pak Army Military Police. The assistance has helped in controlling the traffic in Jinnah road. In addition, new wardens are under training from the police department for placement at important places.