The Hindu 15.12.2010
‘City suitable for infrastructure development'
Staff Reporter
VISAKHAPATNAM: Vijayawada-Guntur-Tenali-Mangalagiri Urban Development Authority (VGTM UDA) Vice-Chairman G.S.R.K.R. Vijay Kumar complimented the projects being implemented by Visakhapatnam Urban Development Authority as ideal and public- oriented.
He was visiting VUDA projects to see the procedures of formulation and implementation on Tuesday. Accompanied by VUDA Vice-Chairman B. Sreedhar, he visited the Vizag-Bheemli Beach Road, IT SEZs at Rushikonda, Row Housing, Haritha housing project, the land-pooling project at Paradesipalem, LIG housing at Kapuluppada, layout development works at Madhurawada and other infrastructure works.
He enquired about the procedure for selecting private partners to implement the projects. VUDA has potential for development in housing and tourism areas and the topography of the city was very favourable for infrastructure development and other amenities, Vijay Kumar said adding VUDA could play a role in achieving regional equilibrium.
Mr. Sreedhar briefed Vijay Kumar on all the projects and infrastructure works. Housing projects like Haritha have earned reputation for VUDA, he said.
The road network being developed has been influencing the rapid growth of certain areas on the outskirts. Master plan roads were accorded priority, he added.
Chief Engineer I. Viswanatha Rao, Chief Urban Planner K. Ananda Babu, Estate Officer A. Jagadeesh and Planning Officer K.D. Brainard accompanied the Vice-Chairmen.
