Meeting on Establishing Modern Landfill Sites in Faisalabad and Gujranwala
Clean and Pollution-Free Environment to Benefit Seven Million Residents: Syed Zahid Aziz
Lahore: A key meeting was held at the Punjab Municipal Development Fund Company (PMDFC) to review the establishment of two landfill sites in Faisalabad and Gujranwala under the Annual Development Programme (ADP). The meeting was chaired by Syed Zahid Aziz, Managing Director of PMDFC. Representatives from the Environment Protection Department (EPD), along with officials from the Gujranwala Waste Management Company and Faisalabad Waste Management Company, participated in the meeting.
During the session, detailed discussions were held regarding the selection of appropriate locations for the landfill sites, the potential environmental impact, and the improvement of the waste transportation system. Syed Zahid Aziz stated that the landfill sites in Faisalabad and Gujranwala are being constructed at a cost of more than PKR 500 million. These sites will be equipped with modern systems to extract methane gas, and advanced technologies will be used to prevent the contamination of underground water sources.
He further emphasized that the successful completion of these projects will provide a cleaner, healthier, and pollution-free environment for nearly seven million residents of the two cities. The establishment of these landfill sites will not only contribute to environmental sustainability but also significantly enhance the operational efficiency of the respective waste management companies. He reiterated that international environmental standards are being carefully followed throughout the project's planning and execution to ensure long-term, sustainable outcomes.
Adnan Nisar (GM Engineering), Moazam Jamil (SPO ID), Ahsan Bela (Solid Waste Expert), Syed Aamir Mehmood Shah (Manager GIS), Rukhsana Shahid (PO Environment), and Humaira Khan (Program Officer) attended the meeting.