Plan for Water Sports at Simly Dam Raises Environmental Concerns

Plan for water sports at Simly Dam raises environmental concerns

• CDA mulls tourism development at key water source• Critics cite past controversies and ecological risks ISLAMABAD: City managers are planning to develop water sports and recreational facilities near Simly Dam, a move that may pose environmental challenges for residents. The dam, built in 1983, is located 30 kilometres east of Islamabad in the foothills of lush green mountains and is considered a main source of clean drinking water. The other d…