Urban News

Now, the dissolution of the Municipal Council has ensured that their fate remains uncertain. Newsline lists a few of these projects.

Construction of slaughterhouse

The MC had asked the district administration to provide a building so that Panchkula can have a planned slaughterhouse.

Later, HUDA, which was assigned the task of constructing the building in 2008, claimed that it would be handed over to the MC within two months. Area for the meat market was also earmarked near the slaughterhouse and the market was to be made functional within six months.

But the MC is yet to hear from HUDA.

Cremation Ground

In absence of a cremation ground for residents of Sectors 24 till 28, the MC had mooted a plan to construct a new cremation ground on the banks of Ghaggar. But the land for the purpose is yet to be earmarked.

Construction of bridge over Ghaggar rivulet

To connect Sector 25 with the district, the councillors had asked the administration to construct a bridge over the road between Sectors 24 and 25. “Residents of Sectors 24 till 28 have to go all the way from NH-73 to come to the district. Apart from increasing the distance, it is also dangerous, especially for two-wheelers,” former MC president Ravinder Rawal said.

But the residents are yet to have an alternative route.

Cattle pen in Pinjore

Stray cattle, which often cause road accidents, are a constant concern for Pinjore residents.

To handle the problem, the department of urban local bodies had granted land to MC to construct a cattle pen near Pinjore. But it is yet to become functional.

Construction of sub-fire stations

Sub-fire stations were to come up in Industrial Area, Phase I and II and Mansa Devi Complex. The MC had asked HUDA to earmark land for the purpose and start construction. But even after two years, these sub-fire stations are only in the planning stage.