Lahore: The Housing, Urban Development and Public Health Engineering Department has announced the completion of nine mega underground water tanks under the Punjab Development Programme, according to a recent press release. These tanks have been constructed in Sahiwal, Sargodha, Faisalabad, Okara, and Gujranwala. Additionally, the program has seen the completion of more than 165 kilometers of underground sewerage lines.

According to Directorate General Public Relation – Govt of Punjab, a review meeting was chaired by Secretary Housing Punjab Danish Afzaal to evaluate the progress of various projects within the Punjab Development Programme across 15 districts. During this meeting, departmental officers provided a detailed briefing on the development works currently in progress.

Secretary Afzaal emphasized the importance of ensuring quality backfilling after excavation and prioritizing public convenience. He highlighted the need for the timely completion of development projects while adhering to construction standards and preserving urban aesthetics.

A spokesperson for the Housing Department noted that the Punjab Development Programme involves laying 2,265 kilometers of sewerage lines and developing a 189-kilometer stormwater drainage system. The program also plans for the completion of 86 disposal stations and the construction of 752 kilometers of roads. Housing Department officers updated the Secretary on the ongoing development efforts in the various districts during the meeting.