The Hindu        28.02.2014

GHMC plans new sports complex at KPHB Colony

Mayor Mohd. Majid Hussain chaired the GHMC’s Standing Committee meeting on Wednesday where it was decided to approach the government to get an order issued at the earliest for waiving penal interest on pending property tax dues.

Commissioner Somesh Kumar told the panel that Rs.1,000 crore in accumulated arrears were to be collected from one lakh assesses.

Proposals for the development of roads No.4 and 14 in Banjara Hills as well as roads No.1 and 4 in Jubilee Hills, at a cost of Rs.7.5 crore, were put forward.

A new sports complex is to come up on a 6.17-acre site at KPHB Colony with a cricket ground, volleyball court, basketball court and a security room at a cost of Rs.5 crore in the first phase. A model road would be developed from Chilkalguda junction to OU-Tarnaka main road at a cost of Rs.3.5 crore, with another Rs.5.8 crore being spent on the road from Sitaphalmandi flyover to Jamai Osmania Railway Station.

Training for youth

GHMC will organise a driver-cum-owner programme for unemployed youth between 21 and 35 years of age. White card holders with a valid driving licence and with a minimum experience of three years and badge number can apply. Applicants should foot 15 per cent of the project cost. For details, call 040-2-11-11-111.