HDMC to implement Rs 30 crore road project by May-end
Newindpress.com
Friday November 25 2005 11:29 IST
HUBLI: The much ambitious Rs 30 crore road development project will be implemented completely in Hubli and Dharwad by May-end, said P Manivannan, Commissioner of Hubli-Dharwad Municipal Corporation.
Speaking to reporters here on Thursday, Manivannan said most of the roads in twin cities were damaged due to heavy rains. All roads, which were in bad condition, would be repaired under the project.
He said works on repairing and remodelling of roads in twin cities would be taken up in four phases. About 54 roads had been identified as worst affected which would be repaired under the project.
He further said that Rs 5 lakh would be provided to each ward for the beautification purposes including the development of gardens, painting of pavements among others.
Stern action would be taken against the contractor for executing substandard quality works, he said adding that the contractors concerned would be held responsible, if there were any damages or low quality works till two years.
Contractors would have to look into complaints of roads immediately for two years after executing works, he added. When asked about any financial assistance from the National Highway Authority, he said National Highway Authority and Public Works Department had consented to provide some financial assistance to Corporation to repair National Highways, which pass through Hubli-Dharwad.
He said a comprehensive plan had been devised to keep the city free from dust problems. As per the plan, pavements would be laid at all important places so that it could help in ending dust problem in city.
He also promised to end the menace of stray animals including that of pigs, cows by January next. Commenting on financial status of the corporation, he said it has been improving in recent days.
When compared to the earlier days, present financial position of the Corporation was sound. He made it clear that Corporation would not give any compensation nor relocate the people who were evicted during the anti-encroachment drive for encroaching corporation’s property and land.
S L Kushti, Superintendent of HDMC and Mathad, Assistant Commissioner of HDMC were present.
