development of tourist village at saidpur, islamabad
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Development of Tourist Village at Saidpur, Islamabad. Saidpur Model Village Overview. Development of the Village. Preservation of Heritage and Culture. Promotion of Arts and Crafts. Funding and Investment. Major Components of the Project. Road leading to the village was developed - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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Development of Tourist Village at Saidpur, Islamabad
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Margalla hills
Sultan Said khan -16th century
1300 living units, 100 acre area. Famous for
pottery
1960’s-land acquired by
CDA
Idea taken from French villages Nic
and Eez
Saidpur Model Village Overview
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Objectives of the Project
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Feel of rural life
Tourist attraction
Recreational facility for Islamabad
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Development of the village
Development of the Village
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Rich cultural heritage;4-5 centuries old
Footprints of various
civilizations
Remains of historical
places
Preservation of Heritage and Culture
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Promotion of Arts and Crafts
Potter’s village-
famous for pottery
Potters’ workshops
Construction of arts and crafts’ shops
Snapshot of country’s cultural diversity
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Project
Planning
France’s Technical Assistance
Awar
ding of
Contr
acts
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PC-I was approved by CDA’s DWP (Development Working Program)
Initially, approved cost of PC-I was Rs. 397.047 M
PC-I was approved in 2005 and work on the project began in 2006
Funding and Investment
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Major Heads in PC-I
Civil works
Internal/external
electrification
Soft landscaping
Miscellaneous works
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S.# Description Total Cost
(Rs. in million)1. Bus & Car Parking 03.6912. Laying Sanitary Sewerage System 07.6203. Sub-Head-I
Development of Route Plan i.e. Primary & Secondary Routes157.849
4. Sub-Head-IIConstruction of two alternative routes to the East & West of Main Tourist Village
21.650
5. Construction of new School Building 15.0006. Conversion of an old building into restaurant & construction
of sit out area in front of restaurant17.017
7. Cost of E&M and Sui Gas works 23.7758. Soft landscaping works (L.S.) 25.0009. Cost of signage works (L.S.) 00.30010. Cost of Project Director’s office & accessories 9.347
Base Cost
281.249
11. Contingencies @ 3 % 8.43712. I.E.S.C.O & shifting of services charges 04.69013. Add 33 % ruling margin on MES items 10.59014. Add 35 % tentative premium on civil works 77.98915. Add 25 % tentative premium on E&M works 05.94416. Consultant’s fee @ 3 % 8.148
Grand Total
397.047
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Amended PC-I amounting to Rs. 400.242 M was not approved
PD’s office tried to reduce the cost. After Revision: Rs. 397.308 M
Funds allocated for PD’s office and consultants’ fee were reduced
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S.# Description Original cost (Rs. in Million)
Amended cost (Rs. in Million)
1. Bus & Car Parking 03.691 03.6912. Laying Sanitary Sewerage System 07.620 07.6203. Sub-Head-I
Development of Route Plan i.e. Primary & Secondary Routes 157.849 157.849
4. Sub-Head-IIConstruction of two alternative routes to the East & West of Main Tourist Village
21.650 21.650
5.CONSTRUCTION OF NEW SCHOOL BUILDING 9.40 15.000
6.Conversion of an old building into restaurant & construction of sit out area in front of restaurant 17.017 17.017
7. Cost of E&M and Sui Gas works 23.775 23.7758. Soft landscaping works (L.S.) 25.000 25.000
9. COST OF PROJECT DIRECTOR’S OFFICE & ACCESSORIES 12.661 9.899
Base Cost 278.660 281.50110. Contingencies @ 3 % 8.361 8.44511. I.E.S.C.O & shifting of services charges 04.690 04.69012. Add 33 % ruling margin on MES items 10.591 10.59113. Add 35 % tentative premium on civil works 76.031 77.98914. Add 25 % tentative premium on E&M works 05.944 05.94415. CONSULTANTS’ FEE (ON ITEMS NO. 1 TO 7) 15.960 @ 6% 8.148 @ 3%
Grand Total 400.242 397.308
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Major Components of the Project
• Road leading to the village was developed• A mud-colored gateway was erected at the village’s
entrance• A parking lot having capacity for 500 cars was
constructed • A nullah passing through the village was transformed
into a stream of clear water• Dilapidated commercial and residential units in the
village were demolished and reconstructed• Some of the village buildings were renovated
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• The village has a Hindu temple and a Sikh shrine side by side. Both these buildings were given an uplift.
• Another building was converted into a photo gallery containing photographs of the village’s and Islamabad’s history.
• The temple initially housed a government high school. When the temple was to be renovated as a part of this project, another building for the school was constructed near the village.
• A wooden kiosk, nomad gallery, arts and crafts shops and food outlets like The Hot Spot, Des Pardes and Village View were opened in the village as a part of this project
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Undergoing Developments
Work on a second car parking
Installation of a tube well
Installation of a water filtration plant
Construction of a three-step small dam
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ISSUES OR CHALLENGES FACED DURING THE PROJECT
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Compensation of Demolished Houses
• Illegal Residence• Mutual Ownership
Renovation of Houses
Construction of Parking Lot
• Obstruction by vehicles• Capacity of 500 Cars
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Construction of School Building
• Previously situated in temple
• Evacuation of Temple for renovation
Development of Sewerage System
• Main stream of Village
• Used for sewerage purpose
Improvement of Village’s Hygiene
• NGO’s to educate people
• Sanitary workers
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• Red Zone Area• Special Permissions
Transfer of Construction
Material
• Kashikari of Mughal Era and embellishment of frescos
• Experts from Multan and Lahore
Non Availability of Expertise
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Achieved Outcomes of the Project
• 1500 daily Visitors• Rs.9 Million per year revenue generation
Recreational Spot
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Economic problem• The project has enhanced village surroundings aesthetically but it has done little to help the villagers economically• The sales of local vendors have not improved and employment is also not awarded to locals
Loss of peace • No compensation for damages• Over commercialization of the village
Drawbacks
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Lack of basic facilities • Villagers are unable to find space to park their vehicles• No supply of natural gas and health care facilities in the village
Safety and security • Entrances into the main village have been blocked• The threat of bomb blasts and other casualties might increase as well
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Suggestions for Improvement
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RULES AND REGULATION • Proper policies and rules and regulations should be
formulated for the opening of commercial outlets in the area
• Rules and regulations should also be formulated regarding the reconstruction and maintenance of houses and shop
• Compensation should be given to villagers
SECURITY CHECKS• Proper arrangements should be made to ensure the
security of the tourist spot • Security check points should be established in the village
MAINTENANCE• Sanitary staff should be engaged for the proper
maintenance of the tourist spot• An important improvement in the village can be a kids
playing area and a hiking track
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CONCLUSION
•The village displays the real culture and tradition of Pakistan to the tourists
•But it should be maintained well by CDA
•The CDA must also fulfill its responsibility towards the residents