Faisalabad Development Authority (FDA) Director General (DG) Muhammad Asif Chaudhry has said that comprehensive safety measures have been implemented across FDA City to safeguard lives and property of citizens.
FDA installs safety nets inside sewer manholes
FAISALABAD, Jul 08 (APP): Faisalabad Development Authority (FDA) Director General (DG) Muhammad Asif Chaudhry has said that comprehensive safety measures have been implemented across FDA City to safeguard lives and property of citizens.
He said that as part of these initiatives, strong protective safety nets have been installed inside hundreds of sewer manholes while new high-quality lids have been fitted on all manholes where covers were missing.
He said that the special campaign, carried out under the supervision of Chief Engineer Mehr Ayub and Deputy Director Engineering Talha Tabassum, prioritized the installation of these additional safety features in residential blocks, along major sewer lines and at other sensitive locations.
He said that a detailed survey of the entire sewerage network in FDA City was completed to identify all missing manhole covers, which were replaced immediately.
He said that the main sewer lines and other related infrastructure have been further reinforced to ensure the efficient functioning of the drainage system and to protect citizens from any potential accidents.
He directed the concerned officers to ensure regular monitoring, timely inspections, and proper maintenance of the sewerage system.
He emphasized that no manhole should remain uncovered under any circumstances and warned that negligence or laxity in implementing safety measures would not be tolerated.
The Director General further stated that similar safety initiatives are also underway in private housing schemes. All developers have been instructed to ensure that their sewerage systems, manholes, and covers comply with the prescribed safety standards and are structurally secure.
He warned that if any loss of life or property occurs due to negligence or inadequate safety arrangements in a private housing scheme, strict legal action will be taken against the responsible developer in accordance with the law.
Reaffirming the Authority’s commitment, the Director General stated that the FDA will utilize all available resources to provide a safe urban environment, improve modern infrastructure, and enhance the quality of public services.
He emphasized that the protection of citizens’ lives and property will remain the Authority’s foremost priority.
