# Islamabad infrastructure and resource management > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/islamabad-infrastructure-and-resource-management > Updated: 2026-09-01T08:01:17.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2. The Capital Development Authority (CDA) has initiated several infrastructure and management projects in Islamabad to address environmental and resource challenges. In late August, the CDA launched an Integrated Operations & Resource Planning System to manage solid waste in rural zones, specifically targeting 65 Union Councils including Bani Gala and Ghuri Town. Developed with a Turkish partner, the plan utilizes modern machinery and technology-based monitoring to improve collection and disposal services. By early September, focus shifted toward water security and flood mitigation. The CDA is finalizing documentation for the Shahdara Dam, a project intended to provide up to 10 million gallons of water per day to bridge the city’s supply gap. Concurrently, investigations into recent flash flooding in sectors such as E-11 and Ghauri Town suggest that urban flooding has been exacerbated by encroachments on natural water channels and deviations from the city’s master plan. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-01: Islamabad infrastructure faces water shortages and flooding risks Islamabad faces critical water shortages and flash flooding. The CDA aims to finalize plans for the Shahdara Dam this month, while investigations link recent urban flooding to master plan violations. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/islamabad-infrastructure-faces-water-shortages-and-flooding-risks ### 2026-08-27: Islamabad CDA launches waste management plan for rural zones The Capital Development Authority is launching a technology-enabled solid waste management plan for 65 Union Councils in rural Islamabad's Zones IV and V, in collaboration with a Turkish firm. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/islamabad-cda-launches-waste-management-plan-for-rural-zones --- Cite as: Islamabad infrastructure and resource management. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/islamabad-infrastructure-and-resource-management