Not even 50% Muthalapozhi work completed: panel
The Kerala State Commission for Minorities has reported that less than 50% of the dredging work at Muthalapozhi has been completed despite the contract nearing its end. The commission expressed dissatisfaction with the slow progress and the failure to finish the work before the monsoon season. Officials have been directed to expedite the completion of the project to enhance safety at the site.
- ▪The contract for extending the groyne at Muthalapozhi was for a year-and-a-half, but only 200 m of the 420 m has been completed in one year.
- ▪Work has been temporarily halted due to the onset of rains.
- ▪A new tender for dredging was invited after a dredger sustained damage from strong waves.
- ▪Contractors quoted rates higher than local market rates, preventing the awarding of the contract.
- ▪The commission has directed officials to ensure timely completion of the work to prevent accidents.
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The Kerala State Commission for Minorities has observed that companies that have taken up the contract for dredging and increasing the length of the groyne at Muthalapozhi have not completed even 50% of the work though the term of the contract is about to end.Commission chairperson A.A. Rasheed held a sitting at its headquarters here on Tuesday. Officials concerned apprised him of the steps initiated to remove sand accumulated at the harbour and finish the work on the groyne.Though the contract for extending the length of the groyne on the south side of the harbour by 420 m was for a year-and-a-half, only 200 m had been completed in one year.
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