Daily Times

ISLAMABAD: The residents of G-7 Union Council 30, Islamabad have protested against the lack of civic amenities. They have accused the Capital Development Authority (CDA) of completely ignoring them. Dysfunctional and dilapidated sewerage and water supply lines have added to the problems of the residents of the union council.

No playground has been constructed for the children and youngsters of the area. The families stand deprived of any
picnic point or public park for passing leisure hours.

The elected representatives of this union council have tried to provide potable water, installation of street lights and cleanliness arrangements on self help basis as they have neither been provided funds nor have they been delegated powers to start any public welfare project or provide civic amenities to the people.

A resident living in G-7 Area of Islamabad said that they were facing immense difficulties as water was not being supplied to their home. “We have to go to the filtration plants located in G-6 and F-6 to bring water for washing and drinking purposes,” he said.

Another resident said that there was no proper system of sewerage and sanitation. “The pipelines are very and some of them are dysfunctional due to which children and elderly persons are always at risk of contracting diseases,” he said.

According to sources, five tubewells have been installed in the UC 30. “However, water is only supplied for three hours a day,” they said.

A resident lashed out the authorities by saying that CDA had not taken any initiative to develop the area. “The government has also not released funds to repair and refurbish the dilapidated building and government houses located in area,” he said.

“The CDA has failed to construct any playgrounds and parks for the enjoyment and sports activities for the families and children. The street lights are also dysfunctional in the area,” he said.

Residents and public representatives are collecting funds for addressing the problems at their own. According to documents, over 28,000 registered voters are living in the area. Requesting anonymity, a UC member from area said that they had been elected by the public. “However, we are helpless and the authorities have not devolved the powers, so how can we workout the solutions for growing problems,” he said.