The Times of India 04.11.2009
MMC hopes to achieve foolproof result
MARGAO: With the Margao Municipal Council (MMC) setting in motion the process to select the agency for setting up a garbage treatment plant at Sonsoddo, MMC authorities are hopeful of achieving a foolproof result.
The presentation of garbage treatment plants was held in the presence of the chief minister Digambar Kamat and the urban development minister, Joaquim Alemao, at the former's official residence at Altinho, Panaji on Monday.
"The meeting with the bidders by Asnani was conducted in a thorough, professional manner and all the queries raised by Asnani with regards to the bidding companies' project report were deliberated upon. Emphasis was laid by Asnani on the procedure to be adopted in speedy treatment and disposal of the daily incoming waste to Sonsoddo," MMC sources informed.
Asnani is expected to submit his report within a week, it is learnt.
It may be noted that Asnani has quoted an amount of Rs 3.75 lakh as his charges towards providing consultancy services to the MMC. The issue will be placed before the meeting of the council to be held on November 5. In all likelihood, the MMC will enter into an agreement with Asnani for providing consultancy.
Meanwhile, concerns have now been raised over the situation of the dumpyard at Sonsoddo, as the incoming garbage has not being treated for over six months following the exit of Goa Foundation from the site. "The only activity that is presently being undertaken at the site is the shifting of the waste to create space for more garbage," MMC sources said.
