Mangalore: Builders, Engineers Join Hands to Develop City on International Standards
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Daijiworld Media Network – Mangalore (PS)
Mangalore, Sep 19: There is a need to complete all the pending development works in the city on time so that new proposals may be submitted to the state government. To achieve this, builders, contractors, engineers’ association and designers need to cooperate with the government in its mission to give a facelift to about 45 km of road in MCC limit and match it to international standards, said district in-charge minister Krishna J Palemar.
He was speaking at the meeting of MCC officials, builders and engineers’ association to discuss the overall development of the city, at Netravathi Hall of zilla panchayat here on Monday September 19.
The meeting was organised with two aims in view, one, to spread the message 'give back to society what you have got from it' and to foster development on the basis of cooperation and coordination. Positive response echoed in the meeting.
Around 15 representatives took part in this meeting. They appealed for a week's time to come to a decision. All of them sought cooperation from the minister to work on three phases. The method is known as ‘own your road, own your park,' wherein an engineer will scrutinise every 1 km of road.
Sanath of SKS Builders agreed to develop the road from KPT to Padau to international status. As per the guidance of the minister, K C Naik, president of CREDAI said that he would cooperate to improve the roads in city in a manner that would reflect its development. Engineers association members assured of providing technical assistance.
Siraj of Inland Builders said that there is need for more cooperation from the city corporation. Vijay Mayya, president of Consultant Civil Engineers’ Association, Rohan Monteiro of Property Infra Pvt Limited were also present. They said that they have good engineers and architects with them and will extend their support to the PPP method.
The minister also asked them to prioritise road development in city and instructed them to make available online information about road development. He sought the co-operation of media in reporting on developmental works.
There was also discussion on issues like solid waste management, advertisement hoardings and others.
Rs 10,000 Reward: Those who pass information about violators who throw litter in public places will be rewarded with Rs 10,000. Those who inform about filling ponds with soil will be given a reward ranging from Rs 1000 to 10,000 by the environment department. Orders on these will be passed soon, the minister said. Good and productive suggestions were the highlights of the meeting.
State assembly deputy speaker N Yogish Bhat informed that Rs 200 crore has been set aside for the development of the city, adding that steps will taken to ensure that all development works are completed on schedule, without compromising on quality.
Mayor Praveen, DC Dr N S Channappa Gowda, ZP CEO Dr K N Vijayprakash were present. Next Monday there will be another round of meeting at the DC’s office at 10 am.