Councillors raise concerns over UGD delays, damaged roads in Tiruchi council meeting
The Tiruchi Corporation Council meeting addressed delays in underground drainage works and damaged roads. Mayor M. Anbazhagan reported significant investment in infrastructure, but councillors expressed concerns over incomplete projects and health hazards from sewage overflow. They also highlighted the need for improved maintenance and security measures at Corporation facilities.
- ▪The meeting focused on delays in relaying damaged roads and completing underground drainage works.
- ▪Mayor M. Anbazhagan mentioned that ₹4,500 crore had been spent on various infrastructure projects.
- ▪Councillors raised issues regarding incomplete UGD works and the health hazards posed by sewage overflow.
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Delay in relaying damaged roads, completing underground drainage (UGD) works, and sewage overflow dominated the Tiruchi Corporation Council meeting held on Wednesday.Chairing the meeting, Mayor M. Anbazhagan said around ₹4,500 crore had been spent on infrastructure projects, including UGD, storm water drains, drinking water supply, and road works across the city. He said the 100 million litres per day sewage treatment plant being constructed at Panjapur would be completed soon and commissioned by August.Several councillors raised concerns over roads dug up for UGD works remaining unrestored for long periods. They also pointed out that in some areas, the works had been halted midway without completion.
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