Commissioner Reviews LWMC Performance

LAHORE, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 13th Aug, 2024) Lahore Divisional Commissioner Zaid bin Maqsood, presiding over a meeting at his office on Tuesday, reviewed the performance of the Lahore Waste Management Company (LWMC) regarding city cleanliness.

During the meeting, LWMC CEO Babar Sahib Din provided an update on the current cleaning operations and monitoring mechanisms. Commissioner Zaid bin Maqsood stressed that maintaining cleanliness in the city is of utmost priority, with no room for compromise. He instructed that all waste collection times should be clearly marked on the cleaning containers. This measure is expected to improve the efficiency of waste removal and establish a better cleaning system.

The meeting was briefed that 110 identified construction debris piles are being completely cleared. Additionally, a plan is in place to clean 574 open plots across the city according to set timelines. The commissioner also instructed a cleaning schedule for 56 identified low-cleanliness areas surrounding the city.

Highlighting the need for diligent administrative efforts, the commissioner stressed the importance of working round the clock to maintain a clean environment. He directed that every area in Lahore should be given priority for cleaning and that zero tolerance should be applied in this regard.

The commissioner instructed that LWMC's waste collection vehicles should be fully covered to prevent environmental pollution. Furthermore, he emphasized the need for immediate resolution of any cleanliness complaints received through various channels and requested that complainants be contacted for feedback.

In the meeting, it was noted that the use of artificial intelligence has optimized vehicle routes, with ongoing work to further enhance this system. The entire administrative machinery is actively engaged in cleanliness operations throughout the city.

The meeting was attended by LWMC deputy CEOs and managers as well.