The Punjab government has directed WASA and the Lahore Development Authority (LDA) to complete all pending development works in LDA Avenue-I Colony on strict timelines, with progress now monitored across both day and night shifts. A recent LDP Phase-II review chaired by MD WASA Ghufran Ahmed confirmed that approximately 55% of the work has been completed, with priority given to drainage-related projects—including desilting roadside drains and ensuring disposal stations and pumps are fully operational ahead of the monsoon season.

In preparation for the upcoming monsoon season, WASA Lahore has intensified field operations across LDA Avenue-I and adjacent zones. MD WASA Ghufran Ahmed personally inspected Royal Residency Disposal Station and roadside drain desilting on Ferozepur Road, directing all disposal stations and drainage infrastructure to be fully operational on an emergency basis. Machinery, dewatering sets, and staff readiness are being enforced round-the-clock.

Residents across multiple blocks—including C, G, B, K, and L—continue to face severe civic deficits in LDA Avenue-I, including non-functional water supply systems, absent gas pipelines, undeveloped parks and mosques, unconstructed schools and hospitals, and lack of commercial infrastructure. Residents report installing private water extraction pumps due to WASA’s failure to lay distribution networks—leading to health concerns including hair loss from poor water quality.

Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif publicly reprimanded top officials of LDA and WASA following the fatal fall of a mother and child into an open manhole at the under-construction Data Darbar extension project. She labeled it 'criminal negligence' and held the heads of both agencies directly responsible—demanding accountability without issuing immediate suspensions. The incident triggered renewed scrutiny of infrastructure safety across LDA colonies, including Avenue-I.