CM reviews matters with regard to Lahore Orange Line Metro Train project

Lahore: Punjab Chief Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif presided over a high level meeting here today which reviewed various matters with regard to Lahore Orange Line Metro Train project.

Addressing the meeting, the Chief Minister said that Lahore Orange Line Metro Train is the first and unique project of the country. He said that this project has special significance for the people of Punjab as well as the whole country. He said that like other development projects of Punjab government, Lahore Orange Line Metro Train project will also be a masterpiece of construction work and standard. He said that work will be carried out round the clock on the project for its completion within stipulated period. He said that modern transport facilities will become available to the citizens as a result of completion of this project.

The Chief Minister further said that Punjab government is spending huge resources on the provision of safe, comfortable and economical transport facilities to the masses. He said that completion of Lahore Orange Line Metro Train project in the provincial metropolis will bring a revolutionary change in transport culture. He said that this splendid project will be completed speedily and in a highly transparent manner. He said that entire team of Punjab government has worked very hard on Lahore Orange Line Metro Train project.

Shahbaz Sharif directed concerned authorities to ensure a high standard of the project at any cost as no compromise will be made on quality of construction work. He said that safety arrangements of international standard should be made during implementation of the project. He said that comprehensive planning should be made for maintaining the flow of traffic so that people should not face any difficulty. He said that a vigorous public awareness campaign should be launched during construction work. He said that concerned federal and provincial departments should work in a coordinated manner for removal of utility services from the route.

The Chief Minister said that he will preside over meetings of steering committee twice a month for reviewing the pace of implementation of the project. He said that regular certification of the construction material used for the project will also be made.

Chairman Lahore Transport Company Kh. Ahmed Hassan, Chairman Planning & Development, Commissioner Lahore Division, Managing Director Punjab Mass Transit Authority, DG LDA, MD NESPAK and concerned authorities attended the meeting.