Linear Park on Samundri Road to be revamped: commissioner

FAISALABAD, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 29th Mar, 2026) The divisional administration has decided to carry out beautification and rehabilitation of the Linear Park located along the canal on Samundri Road near Samanabad to provide better recreational and sports facilities to the citizens.

Divisional Commissioner Raja Jahangir Anwar along with Deputy Commissioner (DC) Captain (Retired) Nadeem Nasir visited the park wile Director General (DG) Faisalabad Development Authority (FDA) Muhammad Asif Chaudhary, Managing Director PHA Dilawar Khan, Director Development Asif Chauhan and Chief Officer Municipal Corporation Murtaza Malik were also present on the occasion.

During visit, the divisional commissioner directed to prepare a comprehensive plan for the improvement of the Linear Park including extensive horticulture work and development of separate areas for sports and recreational activities.

He instructed the officials to establish practice cricket pitches, a badminton court, a walking track and other facilities to make the park more attractive and useful for the public.

He also directed to ensure plantation of trees and installation of aesthetically designed models to enhance beauty of the park.

He directed the Horticulture Agency to prepare and present a detailed plan at the earliest so that rehabilitation work could be started without delay.

He said that providing quality recreational and sports facilities to citizens was among the top priorities of divisional administration.

A comprehensive campaign was already under way to improve condition of parks across the city and equip them with modern facilities, he added.

He expressed hope that rehabilitation and beautification of the park would not only provide a healthy recreational environment to citizens but also promote sports activities among the youth.

The deputy commissioner and other officials also reviewed the available space and discussed various proposals for transforming the Linear Park into a modern and well-maintained recreational facility for the residents of the area.