Development of Tourist Village at Saidpur, Islamabad

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

Objectives of the Project

Feel of rural life

Tourist attraction

Recreational facility for Islamabad

Development of the village

Development of the Village

Rich cultural heritage;4-5 centuries old

Footprints of various

civilizations

Remains of historical

places

Preservation of Heritage and Culture

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

Project

Planning

France’s Technical Assistance

Awar

ding of

Contr

acts

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

Major Heads in PC-I

Civil works

Internal/external

electrification

Soft landscaping

Miscellaneous works

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

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

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

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

• 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

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

ISSUES OR CHALLENGES FACED DURING THE PROJECT

Compensation of Demolished Houses

• Illegal Residence• Mutual Ownership

Renovation of Houses

Construction of Parking Lot

• Obstruction by vehicles• Capacity of 500 Cars

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

• 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

Achieved Outcomes of the Project

• 1500 daily Visitors• Rs.9 Million per year revenue generation

Recreational Spot

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

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

Suggestions for Improvement

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

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