Will fix sewage woes at 20 sites in 6 mths: MCG
Gurugram, Sept. 10 -- The Municipal Corporation of Gurugram (MCG) has acknowledged that at least 20 locations across the city are grappling with persistent sewage issues and has vowed to deliver permanent solutions within six months, said officials on Tuesday. MCG commissioner Pradeep Dahiya said the critical points were identified following inputs from residents, councillors, resident welfare associations (RWAs) and an on-ground survey conducted by the civic body last week.
"Majority of areas required cleaning and clearing of clogged drains, while in many areas numerous illegal sewerage connections were found causing recurrent overflows. MCG has deputed special teams to work out solutions. Within six months, the sewerage crisis in these areas will be resolved," said Dahiya. Among the worst-affected sites are Saraswati Enclave, where a new sewer line, water supply line and street are being laid, and Shakti Park 10A, where sewer and road work are going on.
In Sector 10, desilting with bucket machines and widening of the storm water drain from Vita Dairy to the GMDA bus stand is underway. Khandsa village is having sewer lines replaced along multiple stretches.
Responding to residents' criticism, Kuldeep Yadav, councillor for Ward 11, said, "We are getting new sewer lines laid to resolve persistent overflows in the worst-affected pockets."
Civic activists, however, cite poor coordination between MCG and GMDA, delays in tendering, and a lack of preventive maintenance as systemic failures....
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