The Deccan Herald 04.08.2010
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Chikkaballapur, August 3, DHNS: “The contractor has been directed to complete construction of the dam by the end of this year. The work should have been completed by July end this year. The delay has resulted in escalation of the project cost from Rs seven crore to Rs 14 crore,” the Deputy Commissioner said on Tuesday. He was speaking to reporters during the visit of of Doddaballapur legislator J Narasimhaswamy to inspect the progress of the work. The MLA said the contractor has failed to execute the work within the stipulated time causing delay. He warned that action will be initiated against the contractor if the negligent attitude persists henceforth. Bescom blamed He said there has been considerable progress in the project and hence it had become impossible to even assure people on the completion of the project. Assistant Executive Engineer Ranganath said the work has been delayed as Besom has not taken steps to remove the poles wherever required in spite of repeated requests. The officers of Bescom though visited the spot and promised to remove the poles, have not carried out the work till day. On the other hand, residents of some villages objected to cutting off road connectivity for the project. The project would go off smoothly if steps are taken to resolve these problems, he said. The dam, if constructed in an extent of 3.5 square km, can store 4,300 million litres of water with which the City could be fed for at least seven months. The engineer said the recent heavy rains too have been hampering work. The work comes to grinding halt for one week even if it rains for a week. The work would gain pace after October, he said. Ranganath sought the intervention of Deputy Commissioner for shifting of electrical poles and to convince the villagers of the need for the project. City Municipal Council president B A Lokesh Kumar, councillors and others were present. |
