SARGODHA:Commissioner Sargodha Division,Hafiz Shaukat Ali and Deputy Commissioner(DC),Hussain Ahmad Raza Chaudhry on Wednesday inspected the ongoing mega sewerage project of the Water and Sanitation Agency (WASA) at various locations and directed officials to ensure timely completion of the project while maintaining construction quality.
During their field visit, the officers inspected ongoing development work at Press Road,Jinnah Colony Disposal Station,Tahli Chowk in New Satellite Town and other sites to review progress,construction standards and the project’s completion schedule.
Managing Director(MD) WASA,Abu Bakar Imran briefed the commissioner and deputy commissioner on various components of the project,improvements to the sewerage system, work at disposal stations and rehabilitation of roads affected by construction activities.
The commissioner directed WASA officials to accelerate the pace of work and ensure completion of all phases within the stipulated timeframe.
He stressed that construction quality must not be compromised and warned that action would be taken under the relevant rules against contractors responsible for unnecessary delays.
He also directed the concerned authorities to expedite the restoration of roads affected by sewerage work and take effective measures to minimize inconvenience to residents.
The commissioner and deputy commissioner also reviewed sanitation activities under the Suthra Punjab program in different parts of the city and directed officials to further improve cleanliness arrangements.
Later,the officers visited the General Bus Stand and inspected passenger facilities,waiting areas and transport arrangements.
Secretary Regional Transport Authority Malik Muhammad Tahir briefed them on the relocation of private transport terminals from University Road to the General Bus Stand and arrangements made by transport companies.
The commissioner directed the relevant officials to provide better facilities to passengers, maintain cleanliness and improve the overall transport system.
Managing Director WASA Abu Bakar Imran, Additional Deputy Commissioner Municipal Services Chaudhry Muhammad Akmal, Additional Deputy Commissioner Social Services Arshad Ahmad Wattoo and other concerned officers were also present during the visits.