Punjab to roll out multibillion-rupee LDP Phase-II
The Punjab government is set to begin Phase-II of the Lahore Development Programme (LDP) on June 30, the same day the first phase is scheduled for completion.
As part of Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif's development vision for the provincial capital, the administration has established strict deadlines and quality standards for ongoing and upcoming infrastructure projects.
Officials say that implementation momentum is gaining pace as the government prepares to transition smoothly from Phase-I to Phase-II of the ambitious citywide programme.
Chief Officer of the Metropolitan Corporation Lahore (MCL), Shahid Abbas Kathia, confirmed to APP that monthly review meetings are being conducted to monitor progress.
"June 30 is the firm deadline for Phase-I, and we are committed to delivering results on time," he said, adding that the administration is fully aligned with the chief minister's development goals.
The design and planning for Phase-II have already been finalised, with development activity slated to begin in Wagah, Aziz Bhatti, and Allama Iqbal towns.
Among the major undertakings is the construction of a 312-kilometre-long sewerage network intended to modernize Lahore's aging wastewater infrastructure.
This extensive sewerage revamp will include the installation of new pipelines and the establishment of disposal stations to separate clean water from sewage.
The system will feature two primary routesLine A and Line Bserving the central zone of the city, aimed at addressing long-standing issues of drainage and water contamination.
Officials have indicated that these improvements are part of a broader strategy to enhance urban infrastructure and public health standards in Lahore.
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