CDA to Shift I-10, I-11 Garbage to I-9 Depot

Minister of State for Interior Talal Chaudhary on Monday informed the National Assembly that the Capital Development Authority (CDA) would shift solid waste dumped between sectors I-10 and I-11 to a designated depot in I-9 within the next two to three months.

Key points

• Responding to a Calling Attention Notice by MNA Asiya Naz Tanoli regarding the dumping of garbage between sectors I-10 and I-11.
• The minister remarked the CDA had already developed a designated facility in I-9.
• He remarked Islamabad had a comprehensive solid waste management programme, but waste collection and disposal in some rural areas remained a challenge.
• The minister remarked the CDA had acquired modern machinery to improve sanitation services and ensure a cleaner urban environment.
• He expressed confidence that the measures would address public complaints regarding waste dumping and support maintain Islamabad's environment in line with its status as the country's capital.

Responding to a Calling Attention Notice by MNA Asiya Naz Tanoli regarding the dumping of garbage between sectors I-10 and I-11. It had caused environmental pollution, foul smells, potential groundwater contamination and serious public health risks, he remarked the waste transfer operation had resumed, with around 700 metric tonnes of solid waste being transported daily.

While the accumulated waste at the site had not been transferred for around six months due to certain matters, he remarked Islamabad generated approximately 300 metric tonnes of solid waste daily. CDA Accelerates Development Work in 2 Sectors.

Notably, the minister remarked the CDA had already developed a designated facility in I-9. It was anticipated to become fully operational within two to three months. Once operational, the facility would receive the city's solid waste, eliminating the need for continued dumping at the existing site.

Highlighting the need for a sustainable waste management system, he remarked the administration had awarded a contract for solid waste management in Islamabad's rural areas, including Zones III and IV, to a Turkish firm.

He remarked the administration planned to extend the system to the city's sectors in the next phase through a transparent process, engaging qualified national or international firms. Corporate Recycling: A Critical Solution to Tackle Climate Change.

Talal Chaudhary additionally stressed the need to introduce a fair user-fee system for waste collection, pointing out that residents in a number of sectors were receiving the service without paying an adequate share of its cost.

He remarked the proposed fee structure would consider the differences between rural and urban areas, with separate charges for residential sectors and rural localities.

In practice, the minister additionally referred to the low recovery of water charges in Islamabad, saying the administration needed to improve cost recovery for municipal services to ensure their sustainable provision.

He remarked the administration was committed to resolving the solid waste management matter on a permanent basis through improved infrastructure, private-sector participation and a transparent fee collection mechanism.

Speaking on the matter, Minister for Parliamentary Affairs Dr Tariq Fazal Chaudhary stated the administration was taking measures to strengthen solid waste management in Islamabad, with a permanent disposal site acquired on Chak Beli Road in Rawalpindi district to address waste disposal challenges.

While waste management services in rural areas had previously been outsourced, he remarked solid waste management in the city's main sectors, including I-10 and I-11, was being handled by the CDA's own sanitation staff.

For context, the minister remarked the CDA had acquired modern machinery to improve sanitation services and ensure a cleaner urban environment.

He continued that keeping the capital clean and reducing environmental pollution were among the government's top priorities, in line with the directions of the prime minister and the relevant minister. PM Orders National Livestock Vaccine Plant at NARC.

While a permanent solid waste disposal site had now been secured on Chak Beli Road in coordination with the Rawalpindi authorities, he remarked temporary dumping sites had been established at different locations in Islamabad.

While efforts were under way to improve sanitation and solid waste management throughout both urban and rural areas of the capital, the minister remarked waste would be disposed of at the designated permanent site.

He expressed confidence that the measures would address public complaints regarding waste dumping and support maintain Islamabad's environment in line with its status as the country's capital. Stay Connected with ProPakistani. Obtain the latest news and stories wherever you prefer. Follow on Google Discover. Follow on Google News Join WhatsApp. See more ProPakistani stories in Google Search and Top Stories.

For now, CDA to Shift I-10, I-11 Garbage to I remains the part of the story worth watching, and further updates are likely as more details are confirmed.