Islamabad is set to witness a green transformation as the Capital Development Authority (CDA) accelerates the conversion of its Model Nursery on Park Road into a state-of-the-art Gardenia Hub. Chairman CDA and Chief Commissioner Islamabad Muhammad Ali Randhawa inspected the site on Tuesday, accompanied by Member Environment Esfandyar Baloch and senior officials, where he was briefed on the project’s progress.

State-of-the-Art Nursery for the Capital
According to project updates, the Gardenia Hub is now in its final development stages. The upgraded nursery will host modern controlled ventilated greenhouses, ensuring ideal conditions for plant growth, research, and long-term sustainability. The project also includes the establishment of a tissue culture center, designed to develop new plant varieties using advanced propagation methods.

The facility will further incorporate flower shops, training, and research centers, offering both horticultural services and educational opportunities for plant care and environmental management. A specially designed exhibition area will display colorful seasonal and non-seasonal flowers, adding vibrancy to the capital’s landscape.

Training and Employment Opportunities
During his visit, Chairman Randhawa emphasized the importance of equipping CDA Environment Wing employees with modern plant care and protection training. He praised the team’s efforts in upgrading the nursery and highlighted the project’s role in meeting Islamabad’s growing horticultural needs.

The CDA chief added that the Gardenia Hub would not only enhance the city’s beauty but also create new employment opportunities within the horticulture sector. “The aim is to establish Islamabad as a leading hub for horticulture, combining environmental sustainability with economic opportunities,” he remarked.

Towards a Green Capital
The Gardenia Hub reflects CDA’s broader vision of transforming Islamabad into a lush, eco-friendly, and sustainable Green Capital. By blending modern technology with urban greening projects, the authority is paving the way for the capital to set new standards in environmental and horticultural development.