DC orders maintenance, security of Feroz Khan Noon Park

SARGODHA, Jul 10 (APP):Deputy Commissioner Hussain Ahmad Raza Chaudhry on Friday directed the relevant authorities to ensure that the restoration of Feroz Khan Noon Park, Chak No 47 North, is not confined to construction work alone, but is followed by continuous maintenance, cleanliness, repair, and security arrangements.

According to the spokesperson for the DC office here, The DC visited the park along with Director Horticulture Authority Muhammad Arshad Wattoo and other concerned officials to review the ongoing restoration and development work.

Speaking on the occasion, Hussain Ahmad Raza Chaudhry said that beautification and construction of parks must be accompanied by a sustainable mechanism for their upkeep.

He stressed that maintaining parks in the best possible condition for public use was the responsibility of the concerned departments.

He directed officials to intensify the monsoon tree plantation campaign by planting maximum saplings across parks and public spaces.

He also emphasized the provision of improved and secure recreational facilities for women and families, along with effective security arrangements.

The DC further instructed the Horticulture Authority to explore additional recreational facilities under the public-private partnership model in order to enhance public amenities.

He said that providing citizens with quality, safe, and pleasant recreational environments was among the priorities of the district administration.

Hussain Ahmad Raza Chaudhry also directed the Director Horticulture Authority to conduct a fresh detailed inspection of all parks across the district and prepare a comprehensive report covering their current condition, restoration needs, repair work, cleanliness, security arrangements, and available facilities, so that better, safer, and quality recreational facilities could be ensured for the public.