The 200-metre road stretch — from Taad Maad temple to the Tonca Sewage Treatment Plant (STP) of the smart city project was finally thrown open to traffic.
Photo Credits: Narayan Pissurlenkar
PANAJI
The troublesome final stretch of the Smart City sewerage project and the related 'smart road' work near the Taad Maad temple in Tonca has finally been completed and the road thrown open after three long years.
Imagine Panaji Smart City Development Ltd. (IPSCDL) said the concrete road from Taj Vivanta four-arm junction in St Inez up to the t-junction at Goa International Hotel, Tonca-Caranzalem is "successfully completed" meeting the High Court-mandated deadline of May 31.
"The road is now open to the public, representing a key milestone in Panaji’s ongoing infrastructure transformation under the Smart City Mission."
For three years this nearly 200-meter stretch — from Taad Maad temple to the Tonca Sewage Treatment Plant (STP) -- had remained a challenging task owing to the extensive underground utility works, including the installation of a 710-mm diameter trunk sewerage line.
Soft soil, high water table and difficult working conditions at up to 10 to 13 meter depths below the ground were often cited by IPSCDL for the delays.
This critical upgrade is expected to significantly enhance the area's sanitation and wastewater management systems. Additional infrastructure works included the construction of manholes, house connection chambers, utility ducts, and service crossings.
"The project’s success was made possible through close coordination with multiple utility departments to ensure uninterrupted essential services such as water, electricity and gas. The team also had to navigate complex geological conditions, including loose soil and a high water table. These factors required advanced dewatering techniques and robust shoring methods to stabilize excavation zones and ensure safety," IPSCDL said in a statement issued on Saturday.
"The new road is fully traffic-ready —facilitating smoother vehicular movement, improved stormwater drainage and safer passage for both motorists and pedestrians," the statement added.
