Minister briefed on construction projects

LAHORE:Provincial Minister for Communication and Works Punjab, Malik Sohaib Ahmad Bharth chaired a review meeting in the Communication & Works Department to assess ongoing different construction projects across Punjab.

The minister was briefed on the Punjab government’s model agricultural market projects, the renovation of all BHUs and RHCs, and the construction of a school for autistic children in Lahore. Secretary C&W Sohail Ashraf, the Additional Secretary, C&W officers from across Punjab were also present in meeting.

The minister stated that in line with the chief minister's vision, construction work is progressing rapidly on the Model Agricultural Mall project in Multan, Bahawalpur, Sargodha, and Sahiwal, with base work being expedited. He mentioned that the project is expected to be completed in the next three to four months. He also informed that construction work has commenced to enhance the infrastructure of 1,236 BHUs and RHCs across Punjab.

The gray structure work for 425 BHUs has been completed, and 7% of the BHUs have had their construction completed, bringing their infrastructure up to state-of-the-art standards. Over 18,000 labourers are working day and night on the construction of these facilities. The minister said that construction of school for autistic children was also going rapidly in Lahore.

He directed the C&W Department administration to ensure that high-quality materials are used in all construction projects and that relevant officers must review the progress on these projects on a daily basis.