Ravi Riverfront Urban Development Project

Ravi Riverfront Urban Development Project (RRUDP) is an approved urban development megaproject in Lahore District, Punjab, Pakistan that runs along the Ravi River in a northeast to southwest direction.[2] It includes the construction of a 40,000-hectare (100,000-acre) planned city and the rehabilitation of the Ravi River into a perennial freshwater body.[3] The project is to be completed in three phases. It is expected to be the largest riverfront of the world when finished. The project was inaugurated on 7 August 2020 by the Prime Minister of Pakistan Imran Khan.[4][5]

Ravi Riverfront
LocationLahore District, Punjab, Pakistan
Coordinates31°37′08″N 74°19′31″E
StatusInaugurated
Estimated completion2023 (Phase I)
UseRiverfront, waterfront
Companies
ArchitectMeinhardt Group
DeveloperRavi Riverfront Development Authority
Technical details
Cost₨5 trillion (US$36.64 billion)[1]
Size40,000 hectares (100,000 acres)
No. of residents35 million (expected)
Proposed1947

The project was designed by the Singapore based architectural firm Meinhardt Group.[6]

History

The idea of an urban development on the Ravi riverfront was first suggested in 1947 by the then Deputy Commissioner of Lahore.[5] In 2013, the Government of Punjab began considering the project, which was initially planned to span over 18,000 hectares (44,000 acres). In 2014, Lahore Development Authority hired an Asian engineering company Meinhardt to run a feasibility study on Ravi River for the execution of the project.[3][7][8] The finalised project with some modifications was inaugurated by the Prime Minister of Pakistan Imran Khan on 7 August 2020.

Project details

The 5 trillion Pakistani rupees project aims to rehabilitate and develop the Ravi River into a perennial freshwater body, with high-quality urban development on the adjoining land for about 35 million inhabitants.[1][3] The idea is based on the developments around River Thames in London, England. In August 2020, Mehmood-ur-Rasheed announced the revised area of the riverfront development to be 40,000 hectares (100,000 acres) instead of 18,000 hectares. 70% of its area will be reserved for the plantation of 6 million trees.[8] A lake, an urban forest, three barrages and six water treatment plants will be built in the first phase. Upper Chenab Canal and BRB canal will be used to provide water to the development, if needed.[5] A modern city on the banks of the Ravi River, bordering Lahore on the north and the west sides, consisting of green belts, piers and boardwalks, along with 1.4 million residential units are part of the masterplan.[2][4]

See also

References
  1. Mansoor Malik (8 August 2020). "Imran launches Rs5tr Ravi City project". DAWN.COM. Retrieved 11 August 2020.
  2. "PM Imran to inaugurate River Ravi Urban Development Authority today". Daily Times. 7 August 2020. Retrieved 7 August 2020.
  3. "Ravi Riverfront, Pakistan – portfolio". meinhardtgroup.com. Retrieved 7 August 2020.
  4. "PM Imran links multi-trillion rupee Ravi project to Lahore's survival". www.thenews.com.pk. 7 August 2020. Retrieved 8 August 2020.
  5. "پاکستان کی آزادی کے دن دیکھا گیا لاہوریوں کا خواب وزیر اعظم عمران خان نے آج 73 سال بعد پورا کردیا" [Prime Minister Imran Khan fulfilled the dream of Lahoris, seen on the day of Pakistan's independence, 73 years later today]. Daily Pakistan (in Urdu). 7 August 2020. Retrieved 8 August 2020.
  6. https://aasarchitecture.com/2016/01/ravi-river-by-meinhardt.html/
  7. eProperty (28 October 2014). "Ravi Riverfront Urban Development Project - Proposed". eProperty®. Retrieved 7 August 2020.
  8. "Inspired by River Thames in London, Punjab to Develop a 'New City' Project". Zameen.com. Retrieved 7 August 2020.
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