The Punjab Intermediate Cities Improvement Investment Program will improve the quality of life of the residents living in the selected cities of Punjab. It will transform the intermediate cities into urban centers which are more efficient, accountable and serve as an engine of economic growth and sustainable development. This aim will be achieved by addressing urban development challenges at city level including city integrated planning, improved institutional framework for urban services, strengthened business processes of utilities and improved urban infrastructure and services.
The Government of Punjab's vision is to provide cities with upgraded sustainable infrastructure and connectivity for faster economic growth and higher productivity with opportunity for inclusive growth and sustained quality of life for its citizens. In the Urban Economic Growth Strategy of the Government of Punjab, it has advance initiatives with focus on development of cities as a hub for development, sustained growth with the aim that economies in the cities is significant. It argues that cities are far more efficient and competitive by virtue of strengthening the role of the government as policy maker and regulator. The role of the private sector in developing infrastructure and providing services is also advanced as the need for providing a supportive environment and conditions for ease for doing business is essential. This also entails efficient service delivery institutions which are professionally managed, set up and incentivized for performance in cities as major contributors in an efficient and smart city.
Government of Punjab has rightly focused on the development of cities as a livable, economically vibrant entity of economic hub, contributing in the economic growth through its Governance and Institutional Reform program in cities. The six large cities governance and improvement in service delivery aspect is addressed in World Bank funded for Punjab Governance Improvement Investment Program (PCGIP).
Major Cities
Phase-I
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Phase-II
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Scope
Activity |
Description |
Public Spaces |
Upgrading parks and greenbelt (fencing and development of jogging tracks, parking areas, sports grounds, cafeteria, theatre and toilets) |
Solid Waste Management |
Landfill site in both cities and procurement of equipment for solid waste management facility |
Road Upgradation |
Upgradation of city streets |
Water Meters |
DNI Zone, installation of SCADA system, postpaid meters and replacement of pipes |
Sewage Equipment |
Provision of sewage management equipment |
Sahiwal STP |
Procurement of plant: Centralized Sewage Treatment Plant |
Rehabilitation of OHRs and Tubewells |
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Wastewater Pump Station |
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Bus Terminal |
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