Plan to Develop Central Business District on Walton Aerodrome Land

[Abbas Ali]

On January 28, Prime Minister Imran Khan chaired a meeting in Islamabad to review progress made on proposed Walton Central Business District (CBD) project.

The prime minister was informed that CBD has potential to earn USD 7.6 billion for Pakistan and through partnership Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) also can benefit from project revenue/earnings.

Abbas

[Pakistan-1]

This revenue should be used to build a new airport for Lahore, and the current airport site could also be used for redevelopment.

[baberblues]

This revenue should be used to build a new airport for Lahore, and the current airport site could also be used for redevelopment.

I do agree, i think the airport should really be out of the city like the new Islamabad airport is. Building housing schemes right next to the airport and runway is not really a good idea!

[Abbas Ali]

Probably portion of revenue/earnings from Walton Central Business District (CBD) to be given to Pakistan CAA for the construction of a new General Aviation Aerodrome on the outskirts of Lahore and shifting of flight schools/flying clubs from Walton to the new aerodrome.

Abbas

[Abbas Ali]

Nurseries on Main Boulevard Gulberg near Walton Aerodrome Runway 14 threshold will also be removed for the land to be made part of Walton Central Business District (CBD) project.



Abbas

[Abbas Ali]

https://tribune.com.pk/story/2283305/wa ... siness-hub

[Abbas Ali]

Removal of seven nurseries near Walton Aerodrome began today to recover land for Walton Central Business District (CBD) project in the presence government officials including from CAA. The area also has large number of trees.







Abbas

[Abbas Ali]

Today, a meeting chaired by Prime Minister Imran Khan received a briefing on Walton Central Business District (CBD) project.

The meeting was informed that project investors conference was successful and five big investors have shown interest in the project.

Two more investors also have shown interest in the project, added PM Khan.

Abbas

[Tuti Fruiti]

Lahore is now the world most polluted city. Its simply a place not to live anymore. The microscopic particles measure called as particulate rating is 423 , which is way of the charts. Meaning, in every breath people of Lahore are absorbing these dangerous particles into their lungs.

The point is. Walton airport land conversion to commercial will just add more pollution & greenhouse gases. If it is fully covered with trees it will absorb some of those deadly particles of Lahore atmosphere. Now, they plan to build Lahore Ravi project. I think someone who is just normal (not environmental crazy) and knows somewhat about environmental pollution hazard, will & should avoid living or working in Lahore. Lahore used to be city of gardens now one its an environmental mess with more environmental mess to come.

[Abbas Ali]

Today, Special Assistant to the Prime Minister (SAPM) on Climate Change Malik Amin Aslam said that only potted plants are being shifted by nurseries vacating land near Walton Aerodrome.

Trees on land vacated by nurseries will not be uprooted, he said.

Abbas

[Abbas Ali]

Central Business District (CBD) groundbreaking by Prime Minister Imran Khan ceremony today.

February 26 newspaper advertisements:

Central Business District

The new business hub opening doors to endless opportunities

Groundbreaking by Prime Minister of Pakistan

An integrated development destination in the heart of Lahore to attract growth through new sustainable environment supporting the economies of the Central Business District and the transit hub

Zone-01
Commercial & Business Hub

Zone-02
Digital Valley District

Zone-03
Echo Living District


Urdu


English

Banners in Lahore.


New business hub, endless opportunities.


10 million+ square feet area worth PKR 5,000+ billion.





Abbas

[Abbas Ali]

Groundbreaking Ceremony of Central Business District (CBD) in Lahore today.

De-notification of Walton Aerodrome as an airfield will end restrictions on the construction of high rise buildings in Gulberg and Ferozepur Road areas of Lahore where currently fly zone restrictions are imposed for aircraft flying from & to Walton Aerodrome, said Prime Minister Imran Khan at the ceremony.

PM Khan said that trees on land being vacated for the development of Central Business District (CBD) will not be cut and in areas where required machinery will be used to shift trees to other locations.






Tree planted at the site by Prime Minister Imran Khan.


Walton Aerodrome seen in PTV News report on February 26.

Abbas

[Abbas Ali]

In a briefing given on February 25, Prime Minister Imran Khan was informed that Walton Aerodrome is now surrounded by thickly populated areas.

In recent years, two aircraft that had departed from Walton Aerodrome crashed into streets/residential areas of Lahore, the prime minister was informed.

On February 23, 2012, Hybrid Aviation Cessna 150D registration AP-BCS crashed into a house in Model Town in Lahore.



On May 8, 2018, Z4 Ultralight Sports & Recreational Flying Club Rans S6-ESD-XL Coyote II registration AP-ZBN crashed into boundary wall of a house in Garden Town in Lahore.



Abbas

[Abbas Ali]

Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) notices with "Prohibited Area" warning on boundary fence of land adjacent to Walton Aerodrome recently vacated by nurseries informing general public that this piece of land is owned and occupied/possessed by Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority.






Land vacated by nurseries.


Lahore Flying Club (LFC) Piper PA-28-151 Cherokee Warrior registration AP-AYT departing from Walton Aerodrome seen over piece of land vacated by nurseries.

Abbas

[Abbas Ali]

Today during a briefing on Central Business District (CBD) - Walton project, Prime Minister Imran Khan was informed:

* Physical survey of project area completed.

* 10,000 trees to be planted in the area.

* Presently, there are 1,390 trees in the area.

Abbas