WCLA Starts Survey To Identify And Secure Dilapidated Buildings

LAHORE, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 19th Jul, 2025) The Walled City of Lahore Authority (WCLA) has launched an important and comprehensive survey to identify and secure structurally dangerous and dilapidated buildings within the historic Walled City (Androon Lahore).

According to a press release issued here on Saturday the survey had been started as per the special directions of the Walled City of Lahore Authority Director General Maleeha Rashid.

This critical initiative aims at safeguarding the city's cultural heritage and ensure the protection of life and property by restoring historical buildings and preserving them for future generations.

WCLA was undertaking this survey with dedicated efforts, following a dual-method approach combining advanced digital tools with on-ground physical inspections.

The comprehensive assessment would not only accurately identify at-risk structures but also help evaluate the extent of associated hazards. The Primary goal was to pinpoint buildings that pose a risk to residents and contribute to the annual loss of valuable heritage due to collapse.

In addition to the survey, a committee had been constituted to strictly monitor and take action against illegal constructions, unauthorized demolitions of heritage structures, unapproved digging of basements, encroachments and violations of approved building plans within the Walled City.

The team includes Deputy Director Nosheen Zaidi, Resettlement Expert Ali islam Gill and Deputy Director Ahmad Usman Diwan.

This proactive measure was part of a broader strategy to ensure sustainable urban management and the protection of Lahore’s architectural legacy.

WCLA DG Maleeha Rashid said, “The cultural heritage of Androon Lahore is not just a reflection of our past, it is a living legacy that defines our national identity. Preserving it is not merely a responsibility, but a commitment to future generations. This survey marks a vital step toward safeguarding both human lives and the timeless architecture that graces the Walled City. Once vulnerable structures are identified, WCLA will move forward with a comprehensive plan for their restoration, rehabilitation, or, where unavoidable, safe removal ensuring the historic soul of the city continues to thrive.”

The survey findings will empower WCLA to design actionable restoration plans, preventing further damage and ensuring timely intervention, she said and added that the initiative, along with the newly formed monitoring committee, reflects WCLA’s unwavering commitment to maintaining the structural stability, legal compliance and aesthetic grandeur of the Walled City,a vital part of Pakistan’s historic and cultural identity.