CDA to develop model park over 350 acres land in Malpur Forest.

ISLAMABAD – The Capital Development Authority (CDA) has approved a model park to be developed at 350 acre land of Malpur forest with the cost of Rs116.4 million.

Tender notices have been issued for buying the machinery worth Rs 28.4 million for the preparation of the land of the park, said the officials on Tuesday.

According to details, the project of the model park at Malpur forest was approved in the meeting of CDA in November 2020. This project will be completed at the cost of Rs116.4 million. Purchasing machinery for this project is part of PC-I. The machinery of 34 types will be purchased for this project including tractors, hydraulic loaders, front blade tractors, and others.

According to the administration of CDA, the park will be constructed at 350 acres where 7,000 saplings will be planted. A pond will also be constructed for wetland and to store rainwater. The tender has also been issued for the boundary wall and tube-well in the model park. The process of the induction of the Assistant Director, guards, gardeners, and other staff for the model park will be completed soon. As many as 6,000 Kachnar trees have been planted in the park, the officials added.