Staff Report
ISLAMABAD: Capital Development Authority (CDA) Chairman and Chief Commissioner Islamabad Sohail Ashraf on Wednesday assured residents of Park Enclave that their civic and development-related issues would be addressed on a priority basis.
He gave the assurance during an open kutcheri held in Park Enclave to hear complaints and suggestions from residents and allottees regarding basic facilities and ongoing development work.
The residents raised several issues, including the repair of the boundary wall, sanitation, maintenance of public parks, security arrangements, electricity supply in Phases II and III, sewerage, water supply and other civic amenities.
The CDA chairman directed the relevant departments to improve the sanitation system through modern solid waste management services and undertake repairs to the boundary wall in Phase I to strengthen security.
Taking notice of delays in the construction of the central mosque and inadequate parking facilities, he directed the authorities to complete the mosque and resolve the parking issue without further delay.
He also assured residents that the issue of BUP in Park Enclave would be resolved soon, while directing the relevant officials to address electricity supply problems in Phases II and III on a priority basis.
The chairman further instructed the departments concerned to complete the remaining development work in Phase III and address issues relating to sewerage, water supply and the upgradation of parks.
To ensure transparency in the possession process, he directed the authorities to introduce a QR code-based system for handing over plots to allottees, making the process more convenient and transparent.
He also called for the development of commercial areas along modern lines and installation of permanent, aesthetically designed streetlights along the boulevard and service roads.
Emphasising community participation in local governance, Sohail Ashraf proposed the formation of a committee comprising Park Enclave residents to provide suggestions and help resolve issues affecting the housing scheme.
CDA Member Estate Muhammad Zaman Wattoo, Member Building Asmat Sharif Dhillon, Member Environment Abdullah Khurram Niazi, relevant director generals and other senior officials attended the meeting.
The residents welcomed the initiative and thanked the CDA chairman and administration for holding the open kutcheri.
Sohail Ashraf reiterated that complaints and development-related issues across all phases of Park Enclave would be addressed on a priority basis to improve civic facilities for residents.
