Bahawalpur: Deputy Commissioner Bahawalpur Syed Hassan Raza carried out inspections of several public water filtration plants and Ghausia Park, Satellite Town, to review the quality of civic services, cleanliness standards, ongoing development works, and facilities being provided to citizens. Accompanied by officials from the relevant departments, the Deputy Commissioner first visited the water filtration plants located at Takoon Park Dar-ul-Kabab Chowk, Shahdara Park, and Habib Colony.
During the inspection, Syed Hassan Raza examined the installed machinery, filtration systems, water quality, sanitation arrangements, and the overall operational performance of the facilities. He also received a detailed briefing on routine maintenance, filter replacement schedules, and the water supply system. The Deputy Commissioner directed the concerned authorities to maintain the highest standards of cleanliness at all filtration plants and ensure that all machinery remains fully operational so that citizens continue to receive an uninterrupted supply of safe and clean drinking water. He directed the officials to conduct regular inspections of filtration units and replace faulty filters immediately to prevent any compromise in water quality. He emphasized that providing clean, safe, and quality drinking water is one of the district administration’s fundamental responsibilities and that negligence in this regard would not be tolerated.
The Deputy Commissioner further directed the relevant departments to ensure continuous monitoring of all filtration plants and carry out operation and maintenance activities in accordance with prescribed standards. He reiterated that access to safe drinking water remains one of the district administration’s top priorities and that all available resources would be utilized to improve basic civic services and ensure effective monitoring of public welfare projects. Later, Deputy Commissioner Syed Hassan Raza paid a surprise visit to Ghausia Park, Satellite Town, where he reviewed cleanliness arrangements, plantation activities, landscaping, and the progress of ongoing development works. Inspecting various sections of the park, he assessed the condition of green spaces, walking tracks, seating areas, and other public facilities.
He directed the concerned officials to ensure the timely growth of grass and undertake extensive plantation of seasonal flowers and ornamental plants to create a more attractive and pleasant recreational environment for visitors. During the inspection, the Deputy Commissioner expressed dissatisfaction over the cleanliness arrangements and instructed the concerned staff to immediately improve sanitation standards.
He stressed that maintaining the cleanliness, beauty, and proper upkeep of public parks was a primary responsibility of the administration and that negligence in this regard would not be tolerated. Referring to Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif’s vision and the “Suthra Punjab” initiative, Syed Hassan Raza directed the authorities to ensure that Ghausia Park remains clean, green, and well-maintained at all times. He also instructed officials to establish an effective system for the park’s regular maintenance, protection, and monitoring so that families and visitors could enjoy a safe, healthy, and pleasant recreational environment.
The Deputy Commissioner further directed that all ongoing development works be completed within the stipulated timeframe and according to approved quality standards. He instructed that all park facilities remain fully functional and that cleanliness, plantation, and beautification activities be completed on a priority basis to transform Ghausia Park into one of Bahawalpur’s premier public recreational destinations.