FAISALABAD:Deputy Secretary to Chief Minister (CM) Ali Raza has visited Faisalabad here on Saturday and reviewed various projects.
He visited the site of old vegetable market near Sabina Cinema where Deputy Commissioner (DC) Abdullah Nayyar Sheikh briefed him about the project.
The DC said that 43 kanals and 8 marlas land of old vegetable market was designated for establishment of a public park. He said that Rs 320 million would be spent on the park and physical work would be started soon on this project.
The park would comprise of a wall, walkway track, outdoor gym set, recreational sites for children, fountains, garden, public washrooms, electrical, mechanical work, horticulture work, food court and parking area, he added.
Later, the Deputy Commissioner also visited Children Hospital and reviewed upgradation project and provision of medical facilities.
He directed the hospital administration to provide quality medical treatment to the ailing kids in addition to facilitating their parents and attendants.
Later, the Deputy Secretary also visited Sheikhupura Road and reviewed its expansion and rehabilitation work.
He was briefed the Sheikhupura Road from Nishatabad Bridge to Gattwall would be expanded with an estimated cost of Rs.1.5 billion. This project would not only help in maintaining smooth flow of vehicular traffic but it would also add beauty in the city.
Officers of Faisalabad Development Authority (FDA), Parks & Horticulture Authority (PHA) and other departments were also present on the occasion.