Capital Development Authority Boosts Emergency Services
The new fire tender vehicle and third-party audits are expected to improve emergency response times and enhance transparency, while the new dumping sites will minimize environmental pollution, overall contributing to a safer and more sustainable city.
The Capital Development Authority (CDA) has acquired a state-of-the-art fire tender vehicle to enhance emergency services in Islamabad, featuring a 4x4 drive system and high-capacity operational features to improve firefighting and rescue operations.
The 12-wheeler fire tender, donated by Pakistan Telecommunications Employees Trust, was handed over to CDA Chairman Muhammad Ali Randhawa, who praised the efforts of the Building Control Wing and Emergency & Disaster Management teams. The vehicle aims to reduce response times and enhance efficiency in tackling emergencies in both urban and challenging terrains.
In a separate development, the CDA has decided to hire a consultant for third-party audits of ongoing development projects to enhance transparency. The decision was made during the 7th meeting of the CDA Board, chaired by Chairman CDA Muhammad Ali Randhawa. The board also approved several other projects, including the restoration of plot No. 28 in I-8 Markaz and the re-planning, construction, and development of the Arts and Craft Village.
The CDA will also establish a Building and Housing Control Agency to address building and housing control issues and ease property matters for citizens. Additionally, the board approved the establishment of permanent dumping sites for Islamabad, utilizing Asian Development Bank's technical expertise, which will be developed as "Waste-to-Energy" projects, minimizing carbon emissions and environmental pollution.
These developments demonstrate the CDA's commitment to enhancing emergency services, transparency, and environmental sustainability in Islamabad, and are expected to have a positive impact on the city's residents and infrastructure.