CDA to start development work in sector I-15.

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

To address the problems faced by those who were allotted plots in I-15 for over a decade, the present management of CDA prioritised its core responsibility for the infrastructure development work in the stalled sectors. In this regard, the CDA approved the PC-I amounting to Rs5656.24 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 fulfilment of necessary procedure, the development 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...