Shahbaz directs installation of generators at disposal stations

LAHORE-Punjab Chief Minister, Mian Muhammad Shahbaz has directed WASA authorities to install generators at all disposal stations and deposal pumps in the provincial metropolis within 48 hours and cover all open manholes in the urban and suburban localities of Lahore within three week at any cost.

He issued these instructions while presiding over a meeting which reviewed the arrangements for the forthcoming monsoon season at Chief Minister’s Secretariat here on Tuesday. Members National and Provincial Assembly from Lahore as well as LDA and WASA authorities were present. The Chief Minister expressed dissatisfaction over the arrangements made by WASA for the rainy season and directed that emergency centers be set up in every provincial constituency with the consultation and cooperation of assembly members. He further directed that trouble spots regarding disposal of water be identified in advance and disposal pumps and generators be installed on permanent basis. He directed that WASA staff should remain in constant contact with emergency centers as well as concerned MPA. He further directed that telephone numbers of emergency centers and mobile numbers of the staff be publicized so that people could seek help from the concerned staff in time of need.