Chacklala Cantonment Board have approved the 3 phases as proposed in our documentation. This is truly a momentous occasion, and one that will will improve the lives of the basti folk.
Works can now begin in ernest, to;
- The removal of rubbish on the plot of land deemed suitable for a playground
- Excavation of the rubble and other materials that have been dumped in the ‘NALA’
- Building of a foundation with walls around the ‘NALA’
- Creation of a garbage disposal area
- Using concrete slabs to cover the ‘NALA’ so that it is still in working condition
- Creating foundations under the playground using ‘hardcore, sand and stones
- creating a plant bed perimiter around the playground
- Securing the playground with fences and a gate
- Adding the play facilities, such as Slide, Swings, a ‘Merry-go-round’
- Building sitting areas for all to sit and socialise
- Creating an all weather purpose built, table tennis table
- Creating Male and Female Sanitation facilities
- Building a library that can also have internet capabilities
This project is the brain child of Mr. Amir Niazi, who returned to Pakistan recently after living in Europe for 42 years. He was disturbed to find that the "KATCHI BASTI" and its inhabitants were living in awful conditions. With limited help and resources afforded to them.