Sept 02 , 2015
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PM approves Rs 7b bulk water supply scheme for Murree
APPISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif on Tuesday approved the bulk water supply scheme to Murree from river Jhelum with the cost of Rs 7 billion.The bulk water supply would be made to Murree through a 30 km long pipeline and the project would be completed in 18 months after the award of contract.The prime minister approved the scheme while chairing a meeting to review progress on the development projects of Murree.
The prime minister was briefed about details and preparatory work undertaken on different projects in the light of decisions made in the meeting that was held at Murree on July 3, 2015.The meeting was also briefed about the rain water harvesting system installed with the cooperation of private houses and its further extension, said a press release issued by the PM’s Media Office.
The development and up-gradation of the Brazilian Embassy building, as a tourist attraction, which would be completed in 10 months, was also approved.The meeting asked to invite bids from the private sector for laser light show for the entertainment of tourists during the peak tourist season. The prime minister directed the concerned officials to undertake the cable car projects without disturbing the privacy of private houses and approved to start the feasibility work on the Bastal Mor to Pindi point option.
He also approved building of state of the art hospital near the General Bus Stand in Murree and said that the hospital must be equipped with latest and best medical facilities.Nawaz Sharif directed the officials to develop Samli Sanatorium into a big medical centre and establishment of a medical college at Samli sanatorium and asked for preparation of detailed proposal in this regard. The meeting also deliberated on the opening of alternate route from Islamabad to Murree via Kotli Sattian onward to Patriata through a new expressway. It considered preparation of a comprehensive proposal with detailed work plan including a chairlift from Kotli Sattian to Patriata. The prime minister ordered speedy restoration of General Post Office (GPO), maintaining its originality and serenity to make it a comfortable place for the visiting public.
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