The Times of India 04.08.2012
Belgaum bus station to get Rs 30-cr makeover
BELGAUM: The central bus station in belgaum will soon get a rs 30 crore makeover. The Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation
is all set to construct a new central bus stand-cum-city bus terminal -
under a single roof. If everything goes well, the work will commence in
another six months' time.
"Since the present bus stand is over-congested, we sought a loan from Karnataka Urban Infrastructure Development Finance Corporation. We will utilize all the seven acres of land to set up the new terminal. The central bus station workshop has already been shifted to Autonagar. A detail project is getting ready and it will be finalized in a month," said Shankar, assistant executive engineer, KSRTC, Hubli.
The current central bus station is plagued by several issues starting from water-logging to sewage overflow to potholes. It is undoubtedly one of the most badly managed bus stations in the state. Poor upkeep of public toilets and waiting area gives passengers a harrowing time.
When it rains, there is no choice for commuters but to wade through the filthy water to board a bus. Lack of adequate lighting and free movement of anti-social elements in the night are also posing difficulties to the commuters. "Bus stations invariably represent the town. If the place is not kept tidy, it'll put off those who are visiting the town for the first time. The terminal should be maintained as a model bus station," said S Vasu, a passenger who had come from Bhadravathi. Hegde, divisional controller of KSRTC, Belgaum, who took charge recently, has assured to look into the issues and take up minor repairs at the earliest.
"Since the present bus stand is over-congested, we sought a loan from Karnataka Urban Infrastructure Development Finance Corporation. We will utilize all the seven acres of land to set up the new terminal. The central bus station workshop has already been shifted to Autonagar. A detail project is getting ready and it will be finalized in a month," said Shankar, assistant executive engineer, KSRTC, Hubli.
The current central bus station is plagued by several issues starting from water-logging to sewage overflow to potholes. It is undoubtedly one of the most badly managed bus stations in the state. Poor upkeep of public toilets and waiting area gives passengers a harrowing time.
When it rains, there is no choice for commuters but to wade through the filthy water to board a bus. Lack of adequate lighting and free movement of anti-social elements in the night are also posing difficulties to the commuters. "Bus stations invariably represent the town. If the place is not kept tidy, it'll put off those who are visiting the town for the first time. The terminal should be maintained as a model bus station," said S Vasu, a passenger who had come from Bhadravathi. Hegde, divisional controller of KSRTC, Belgaum, who took charge recently, has assured to look into the issues and take up minor repairs at the earliest.
