PESHAWAR:Adviser on Local Government, Communications and Works, Asif Rafiq, has directed Peshawar Development Authority (PDA) to prepare a comprehensive and effective plan to enhance the beauty of the city, promote a greener environment and improve public facilities.
He issued these directives Thursday during a detailed briefing by the Peshawar Development Authority regarding its overall performance, ongoing development projects and future strategy.
He directed that flower belts be established from the motorway to various entry points of the city, major roads and other prominent locations to transform Peshawar into a city of flowers. He also proposed the installation of fountains in public parks.
During the briefing, officials informed the adviser that various projects were underway to promote urban development, enhance the city’s beauty and improve basic civic amenities. It was told that construction of a 1,000-bed hospital on 150 kanals of land near the Peshawar Motorway is under consideration.
Similarly, a plan to construct a extension building within the available space at Lady Reading Hospital is also under consideration. The PC-I for the project has been approved while the PC-II has been forwarded to the Health Department, adviser was informed.
Officials further informed the Adviser that a master plan had been prepared for the construction of the Southern Expressway and the approximately 45-kilometre-long Outer Peshawar Ring Road. In addition, a comprehensive plan is being developed to significantly enhance the beauty of Peshawar, proposing measures for the renovation of various areas and improvement of the urban environment.