CDA-DWP Approves Major Infrastructure and Community Projects to Boost Islamabad’s Urban Development
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ISLAMABAD, Pakistan (July 17th , 2025) Chairman of the Capital Development Authority (CDA) and Chief Commissioner of Islamabad Muhammad Ali Randhwa presided over the 76th meeting of the CDA Development Working Party (CDA-DWP) at the CDA Headquarters today. Senior officers from the Planning, Development & Special Initiatives Division, Ministry of Interior, Finance Division, CDA Board Members and representatives from relevant formations and project consultant attended the meeting.
CDA-DWP in its 76th meeting approved various landmark initiatives to enhance roads infrastructure and social community projects. These includes the approval of PC-I for development of Christian Graveyard in Sector H-8/1 at an estimated cost of Rs. 275 million. This initiative aligns with National Commission for Human Rights NCHR’s commitment to uphold human rights, reduces discrimination, public health, interfaith harmony.
Chairman CDA Muhammad Ali Randhawa emphasized Infrastructure development and human rights are linked with each other.
The agenda of meeting also includes a PC-I regarding Resolving Traffic congestion issues at Shaheen Chowk (Intersection of 9th Avenue with Khayaban-e-Iqbal) designed by M/s NESPAK at an estimated cost of Rs. 1899 million to eliminate traffic congestion which will improve Present Serviceablity Index (PSI) from E to A by providing underpass and other ancillary road work. The scope of this project consists of 2+2 Lane underpass long Khayaban-e-Iqbal for through traffic and roundabout to serve at-grade through and right turning traffic. The proposed project will be completed within six months duration time.
PC-I regarding construction of flyover at the Junction of G.T Road & Islamabad Highway, prepared and designed by M/s. NESPAK at an estimated cost of Rs. 1803 Million was also considered in the meeting. The scope of the project includes a two lane flyover at Rawat T-Chowk from N-5 (Gujar Khan side) to Islamabad Highway. After completion of the project all intersections will function with signal free traffic flow on Islamabad Highway. The proposed project will be completed within 12 months, which will ease the traffic flow.
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