The Capital Development Authority (CDA) has made rainwater harvesting systems mandatory for properties larger than four kanals to enhance water conservation efforts in Islamabad.

It was decided in a meeting of CDA Board that met here with Chairman Muhammad Ali Randhawa in the chair on Friday. The Board approved the budget for the financial year 2024-25.

The projected revenue for the year stands at Rs91,730.15 million, with expenditures estimated at Rs91,584.8 million, resulting in a surplus of Rs145.33 million.

The CDA Board also greenlit the construction of Orchard Enclave, a 1487-kanal residential project designed for overseas Pakistanis and smart housing apartments in Sector E-11.

To ensure the quality of ongoing projects, the board approved hiring third-party consultants for critical traffic relief projects and overall project quality assurance.

In a move to improve employee welfare, the CDA Board introduced a health insurance policy allowing employees access to various private hospitals.

It also adopted the Efficiency and Discipline Rules 2020, emphasising swift completion of inquiries and accountability for inquiry officers.

Other key approvals included an internship policy, the hiring of a consultant for a new safari park, the establishment of the Capital Waste Management Company, and an international consultant for solid waste management.