The Hindu 09.01.2014
Rs. 50 lakh for road repairs in each ward
Mayor Mohd. Majid Hussain on Wednesday directed the GHMC
officials to complete nala desilting works before the onset of monsoon
and said that a budget of Rs.50 lakh was sanctioned for each ward for
taking up road repair works.
At a review meeting ,
GHMC Commissioner Somesh Kumar said that nala desilting works have been
scheduled to be completed by January 15. The tendering process and
agreements would be completed by February 20 and desilting works by
April 15.
Mr. Kumar said half of the budget would be
spent on main roads and the other half on internal roads. An action plan
for removal of debris, circle wise for seven days with five trips
daily, had also been decided upon.On purchase of new sanitation
vehicles, the Commissioner said the government was requested to sanction
48 vehicles including 25 tonner and dumper placers. He also agreed on
hiring 25 to 30 bob carts for the entire GHMC and added that damaged
dustbins would also be repaired.