Plan to Develop Central Business District on Walton Aerodrome Land

[harry786]

It’s sad to see Walton go! Have had amazing memories there since I was a little kid. Authorities should keep it open until they construct the new facilities in Muredke. Shutting it down so suddenly is not fair to all the students, instructors and others at Walton

[Inam855]

The government planned and approved a project without even consulting the major stakeholders at Walton. All decisions are being taken from the very top level. Being in the middle of a densely populated area is no excuse for moving the aerodrome. GA airports are mostly in the midst of a densely populated area, there's a reason for that too.
The WBD is just another pointless project in the name of foreign investment. I hate being political here but if only the govt could initiate such projects for GA, the aviation industry would actually boom.

Fair points BUT some onus does fall on these clubs for their silence when housing societies took over Walton land. There is a residential TOWER barely 500 feet from the runway, were they all blind when it was being built? I agree, WBD is another useless idea, someone saw the land and their tongue (and jaw) fell out. No government has ever promoted GA in Pakistan, one of the reasons why many like me left for greener pastures instead of trying to battle the anti-aviation mindset in this country. In my opinion (and limited experience) this has a lot to do with the restrictions placed on GA in Pakistan for the common man - in the US, everyone and anyone can walk into a flying school/charter shop and go fly - in Pakistan, you need to jump through months of red tape before being permitted anywhere near an airplane. Ask the masterminds at the top why they keep aviation so tightly restricted.

[Abbas Ali]

Lahore Central Business District project revenue sharing between the Government of Punjab and Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) is part of the agenda of federal cabinet meeting to be chaired by Prime Minister Imran Khan on June 15.

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[Abbas Ali]

Today, Cabinet meeting chaired by Prime Minister Imran Khan approved:

Lahore Central Business District project revenue sharing between the Government of Punjab and Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority (CAA).

42.6% of revenue to Pakistan CAA
57.4% of revenue to the Government of Punjab

52 acres of land owned by Pakistan CAA
70 acres of land owned by the Government of Punjab

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[Abbas Ali]

Central Business District project auction process to start in the first week of July 2021.

Central Business District project board is consulting with National Engineering Services Pakistan (NESPAK) and Frontier Works Organization (FWO) to finalize design with the development work set to begin next week.

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[Abbas Ali]

In July 3 newspaper:

Request for Expression of Interest

For consulting services - firms selection

Government of the Punjab has establish the Lahore Central Business District Development Authority (LCBDDA) for the creation of Central Business District at land under Walton Aerodrome and its surroundings. For the preparation of detailed master plan and feasibility studies at LCBDDA invites Expression of Interest (EoI) from the local/international consultant firms/consortiums for consultancy services for "Urban Regeneration Plan of Walton Aerodrome - Lahore" mainly covering following scope of work:

i. Review of pre-feasibility studies and concept master plan of the project.

ii. Preparation of detailed master plan mainly focusing on:

a. Preparation of detailed Urban design of project area.
b. Traffic circulation plan (pedestrian focused)
c. Detailed sectorial control guidelines for sustainable development
d. Integrating smart cities components in the master plan
e. Water conservation plan in consultation with judicial water commission
f. Environment improvement plan
g. Building control guidelines in accordance with international energy and environment design standards
h. Detailed sustainable infrastructure design

iii. Preparation of technical and financial feasibility.



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[Abbas Ali]

Lahore High Court through an order has allowed restoration of aircraft operations at Walton Aerodrome - Lahore for eight weeks.

The court was informed that eight to twenty-two weeks are required for shifting Walton Aerodrome flight operations to another airfield.

Sialkot and Faisalabad being considered for temporary shifting of Walton Aerodrome flight operations till the completion of a new General Aviation Aerodrome in Muridke near Lahore.

The court had sought details of alternate airfield for shifting Walton Aerodrome operations.

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[Abbas Ali]

Lahore Central Business District Development Authority (LCBDDA) advertisement in July 16 newspaper for the auction of five commercial plots:



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[Tuti Fruiti]

Why this land is not managed by LDA instead of a new authority?

[Inam855]

This interesting article attempts to explain. As far as I can make out it's because the land is CAA reserve in a former cantonment.

https://www.thenews.com.pk/tns/detail/7 ... ing-walton

[Tuti Fruiti]

This interesting article attempts to explain. As far as I can make out it's because the land is CAA reserve in a former cantonment.

https://www.thenews.com.pk/tns/detail/7 ... ing-walton

Interesting read. Thnx

[Abbas Ali]

Lahore Central Business District Development Authority (LCBDDA) advertisement in July 29 newspaper for the auction of five commercial plots:



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[Abbas Ali]

The Lahore Central Business District Development Authority (LCBDDA) has asked Punjab Government to allocate it Walton Aerodrome land on a 99-year-lease instead of 30 years.

The August 4 auction of Lahore Central Business District (CBD) commercial plots was delayed after some bidders from Karachi were unable to participate due to COVID-19 restrictions.

https://epaper.dawn.com/DetailImage.php ... 21_002_003

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[Abbas Ali]

Lahore Central Business District (CBD) commercial plots auction on September 7.

Advertisement in August 31 newspaper:



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[Abbas Ali]

Walton Aerodrome Air Traffic Control (ATC) tower demolished recently.


Some of general aviation aircraft stranded/abandoned at Walton Aerodrome. The airfield's runway is no longer available for flight operations. These aircraft after their disassembly/wings removal can be shifted to any other airfield by surface transportation for making them airworthy again.

A number of aircraft owners flew their aircraft to other airfields including Lahore Airport before the closure of Walton Aerodrome on May 25, 2021.

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