Mohan Kuthar

Daijiworld Media Network - Mangaluru (MS)

Mangaluru, Feb 18: Just six months have gone by after the road between Kayargoli in Mudipu to Kamblapadavu was built. This road is built as a model using funds from a trust that is affiliated to a private organisation. However, Karnataka Water Board is set to demolish the yet to be inaugurated road for implementing drinking water project under Mangaluru legislative constituency from Harekala-Adyar bridge. This has enraged the local residents.

This stretch of road has a well-equipped drainage system, street lights, footpath for pedestrians to walk, plants on road dividers that cannot be seen in any rural part of the district. The Public Works Department has spent crore of rupees to develop this road. Even a private organization has donated crores of rupees for the project. In addition, five engineers of internationally reputed organizations were physically present when the road was being built and inspected the quality of road before completion of the project. However, Karnataka Water Board is about to break this beautifully constructed road in order to implement their project.

According to the DPR of the water board project, the pipeline was to be installed in the government land that is adjacent to the road. However, it is accused that the plan was changed overnight. Wide criticism is being heard about the assistant commissioner who is showing keen interest in demolishing the road even before its inauguration. The public is urging the administration to transfer him as soon as possible.