Key Takeaways
- The Punjab Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued new rules for construction sites in Lahore.
- These measures include mandatory mist sprinkler systems and barriers to control dust pollution.
- Non-compliance will result in fines for contractors and construction sites.
The Punjab Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced stricter dust-control measures for construction projects in Lahore to improve the city’s Air Quality Index (AQI).
The Lahore Development Authority (LDA) has been directed to ensure the implementation of these new Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
Under the new regulations, contractors who fail to comply with the dust-control SOPs will face fines, according to the EPA.
Construction sites are required to prevent dust, soil, and debris from spreading onto roads or into nearby residential areas.
The installation of mist sprinkler systems has been made mandatory to reduce airborne dust, a key requirement under the new rules.
Sites must also be surrounded by barriers at least 10 feet high to contain dust and debris.
Vehicles transporting soil and construction debris are directed to move at low speeds to limit the spread of dust.
Environmental authorities have warned that construction projects and contractors found violating the dust-control regulations will face action.
The new measures are part of a broader effort to address air pollution in Lahore, a city known for its poor air quality.
