PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Secretary Shahab Ali Shah on Tuesday reviewed progress on the Peshawar Revitalisation Plan and directed departments concerned to expedite work to ensure timely completion of projects.
An official handout said that the chief secretary chaired a meeting that was attended by secretaries and officials of relevant departments.They briefed the chair on various ongoing and planned initiatives aimed at restoring the historical grandeur and improving the overall urban landscape of the provincial capital.
The meeting was informed that departments were working on a priority basis to fast-track projects under the revitalisation plan. The initiative envisages a comprehensive uplift of the city, focusing on beautification, infrastructure development, and improved civic amenities.
According to the briefing, the plan encompasses multiple projects being executed by the Peshawar Development Authority (PDA), Water and Sanitation Services Peshawar (WSSP), Public Health Engineering Department, Local Council Board, Capital Metropolitan Government Peshawar, Irrigation Department, Communication and Works (C&W) Department, and the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Highways Authority.
The meeting was told that PDA schemes had been divided into two priority phases, while work on the design of underpasses along the Peshawar Ring Road was underway.Uplift of 34 public parks and improvement of 35 key roads were also part of the plan, the meeting was told.
Officials said that feasibility studies for additional underpasses at key congestion points were being prepared to address traffic bottlenecks.Rehabilitation of major arteries including GT Road and Ring Road, construction of link roads, installation of streetlights, and development of greenbelts were included in the initiative.
The construction of a link road from Hayatabad Industrial Estate to Northern Bypass is another significant component of the plan, aimed at improving connectivity and easing traffic flow.The meeting was apprised that proposals were under consideration for the development and beautification of roads along the Kabul River Canal and Warsak Lift Canal.
New water supply schemes, along with the rehabilitation of existing ones, were being undertaken to ensure improved service delivery to residents.A comprehensive tracking sheet has been developed to monitor progress and ensure effective coordination among stakeholders.
