It was suggestions galore at the conference of Corporation
councillors held here on Monday to discuss the draft master plan for
2031. In Chenkottukonam area, where major developments are proposed,
Kattaikonam councillor G Vinod suggested alternative measures to avoid
eviction.
“Ample space is available on the Kerala University’s
Kariavattom campus and Central Tuber Crops Research Institute (CTCRI)
premises. On the campus, excluding the area allocated for the
international stadium, there is enough space. For the proposed High
Court complex, the KINFRA park can be suggested. Then, the need for
eviction will not come up,” said Vinod. He also said that there was no
proposal for the development of Sreekariyam, and in finding a new source
for potable water in the newly-formed wards.
BJP leader in the
council P Asok Kumar stressed the need for implementing an urban
development plan instead of going in for a master plan. “When in the
state capitals in the country, metro plans and urban development plans
have been implemented, we are still lagging behind with the master plan.
The draft master plan is devised based on satellite pictures and a
socio-economic survey has not been undertaken,” said Asok Kumar.
Malayalam version
The
work order for preparing the Malayalam version of the draft master plan
is to be entrusted with a retired planning officer, according to the
Town Planning Department. “A committee will be formed for bringing out
the Malayalam version of the plan. In two-months’ time, this will be
done,” said S Ajaya Kumar, Regional Town Planner.
