ISLAMABAD: City authorities have ordered an early feasibility study for launching an electric tram project in Islamabad and reviewed development work in several new residential sectors.
The decisions were taken in a meeting chaired by CDA Chairman Muhammad Ali Randhawa. The meeting was attended by CDA Board Member Admin Talat Mahmood, Member Planning and Design Dr Khalid Hafiz, Member Finance Tahir Naeem, Deputy Commissioner Islamabad Irfan Nawaz Memon, and other senior officials.
According to a CDA press release, the meeting decided to carry out the feasibility study for the electric tram project at the earliest. The project will include modern facilities such as a tram depot, parking areas, charging points, and maintenance centres.
The tram system will follow an Intelligent Transport System (ITS) and will be designed as a modern, comfortable, and environment-friendly transport service. It will also be linked with Islamabad’s existing public transport network.
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The CDA chairman directed that the feasibility study should focus on connecting the tram route with key locations in the city, especially Islamabad International Airport. He also stressed that current passenger data and future travel needs should be considered during planning.
In a separate meeting, also chaired by the CDA chief, progress on the development of new sectors was reviewed. Officials informed that basic infrastructure work in Sector C-14 is in its final stage, and the process of handing over plot possession will begin soon.
Chairman Randhawa directed officials to install signboards showing plot and street numbers for the convenience of residents. He also instructed that complete plot information for Sector C-14 be uploaded on the e-map.
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Regarding Sector I-12, officials said that development work on most residential and commercial plots is nearing completion. The chairman stressed that all basic facilities, including e-maps, signboards, and streetlights, must be fully completed.
The meeting also reviewed progress in Sector E-12. Officials said that infrastructure work in Sub-sectors 1 and 2 is close to completion, development work in Sub-sector 3 is ongoing, and tenders for Sub-sector 4 will be issued soon after resolving existing issues.
The CDA chairman directed that the handover of developed plots in Sector E-12 should be expedited. He also ordered the complete removal of illegal constructions and encroachments from the sector.
