CDA to start development works in sector I-15.

ISLAMABAD -- The Capital Development Authority (CDA) has finally paved the way to start the development works in sector I-15.

To address the problems faced by those who were allotted plots and stuck in the Sector I-15 for decade, the present management of CDA prioritized its core responsibility for the infrastructure development work in the stalled Sectors. In this regard, the CDA approved the PC-I amounting to Rs. 5656.24 million, said a press release issued here Sunday.

The pre-qualification of contractors for the infrastructure development work in Sector I-15 have been invited and after completing the all codal formalities and fulfillment of necessary procedure, the developmental work would be commenced shortly.

Sector I-15 was designed exclusively for low-income citizens in 2005. It has 10,290 plots and the CDA has taken possession of entire sector's land. The Authority re-designed the plan, structural designs and infrastructure of the entire Sector for the various categories of plots.

Basically, 'I' series sectors were designed to provide low-income housing but remained stalled for years. In February 2000, it was resolved to develop Sector I-15 to overcome the ever increase in shortage of housing in the capital. The Sector was particularly launched to accommodate low income citizens.

However, despite the allotment of plots, no step regarding its development was...