The Hindu 09.10.2013
New bus stand to get concrete floor
The new bus stand in the town will get a facelift with more amenities for passengers and adequate space for parking buses.
The entire bus stand measuring about 2,500 square metres has been riddled with potholes with poor drainage facility adding to the hardship of passengers and crew.
The municipality has drafted a plan to provide concrete flooring at the bus stand. The bus stand now has about 50 bus bays. The shops in the area, however, would not be altered.
“The work would be executed under the Rs.50-crore special grant received by the municipality under centenary celebrations,” said S.A.S. Sait, municipal chairman (in-charge).
As a temporary arrangement, the bus stand would be shifted to the ground opposite the Government Arts College for Women. C. Manoharan, District Collector, accompanied by municipal officials and Mr.Sait, inspected the grounds. The temporary bus stand, about 500 metres away from the existing one.The work is expected to be completed in three months.
