The Hindu 02.02.2011
Encroachment removal: space to be used for widening roads
The width made available through the recent encroachment eviction drives
in some of the arterial roads in the city would be utilised effectively
for widening the roads, Corporation Commissioner T.T.Balsamy has said.
Speaking at a meeting of the Federation of Service and
Consumer Organisations here recently, Mr.Balsamy said the site
identified for setting up an integrated bus stand at Panchapur was an
ideal location. The project would take off when funds were available.
Referring to a plea made by M.Sekaran, president of the federation, for
opening an information centre at the Central Bus Stand, Mr.Balsamy
assured him of taking steps soon.
Earlier, the federation presented Mr.Balsamy an award
for his people friendly services. Mr.Sekaran commended the efforts made
by Mr.Balsamy in removing encroachments. He requested the Corporation to
take steps to re-lay the rain-damaged roads. The Commissioner said the
roads would be repaired or re-laid before the end of March.
S.Sakunthala, vice president, and S.Annadurai, secretary of the federation spoke.