Valancia

Valancia (Urdu: والنسیا‎) is a housing estate located within union council 144 (Haloke) in the administrative town of Nishtar of Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan. Conceived by Manzoor Ahmed, Valancia was first planned in the 1990s and construction began by PECHS through funding from Mashreq Bank. The 2000 property boom in Lahore helped populate Valancia. The housing estate is known for its well-landscaped boulevards connecting a balanced mix of single-family detached homes, community and shopping centres. Valancia covers an area of about 1,000 acres (4.0 km2).

Valancia
والنسیا
Housing estate
Country Pakistan
ProvincePunjab
CityLahore
Administrative townNishtar
Union council144 (Haloke)

Blocks

Valancia is divided into blocks, which each block consisting of a dedicated greenspace and playground. Defence Road and Khyaban-e-Jinnah serve as the main entry/exit points of Valancia.

Location

Valancia is a peaceful and quiet suburban locality

Infrastructure
  • Independent water supply
  • Sewage & garbage disposal
  • Independent filtration plants
  • Society's own security
  • Fiber to home service

Amenities
  • Valencia Central Mosque
  • Valencia Community Centre
  • Valencia Football Club
  • Valencia Horse & Riding Club
  • Valencia Cricket Club
  • Valencia Amusement Parks

Communication

Telecommunication services are provided by all major telecom companies in Lahore. PTCL is the major landline and wireless local loop provider as well as WorldCom and BrainTel. Cable TV is provided by local operators in the community. Internet and broadband services are provided by Ptcl and storm fiber. In 2018 stormfiber and PTCL have launched their GPON services in Valancia.

Masjid

A grand Valancia Central Masjid is situated in the center of Valancia. It is located near to Valancia Community Centre and cater for religious needs of the local residents.

Valancia Central Masjid

Homes
One of Valancia Parks

In addition to residential plots for development by the owners and developers, PECHS has developed constructed ready to move Valencia Homes on 5, 10 and 15 marla plots and are custom designed for expatriate Pakistanis living presently in the Middle East, USA, UK and Europe. These are elegantly designed two-floor housing units offers affordable housing.

Banks

Following banks branches are present in Valancia:

  • Faysal Bank
  • MCB Bank
  • Habib Metropolitan Bank
  • UBL
  • Sindh Bank
  • Meezan Bank
  • Askari Commercial Bank
  • Habib Bank Limited
  • Bank Al Habib
  • Dubai Islamic Bank
  • Bank Islami
  • Allied Bank
  • National Bank
  • Bank of Punjab

Healthcare

The nearest major hospital is Shaukat Khanum Memorial Cancer Hospital & Research Centre built by cricketer turned politician Imran Khan and Jinnah Hospital. Local clinics include:

  • Hameeda Memorial Hospital
  • Rehana Mushtaq Clinic
  • Oral Square (A complete family and cosmetic dentistry)

Education

Major schools in Valencia and in surrounding area include:

  • Beaconhouse Valencia
  • The Educators Valencia
  • Misber College
  • Academia De Avoures
  • American Lycetuff
  • The Smart School
  • Lahore Grammar School

Transport
Daewoo Busses in Valancia

Other modes of commuting remain private cars, Rikshaw, bikes and LTC bus service B-10.

See also

References

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