MARGAO
Goa State Infrastructure Development Corporation’s ambitious project in Benaulim constituency worth Rs 24.99 crore got underway on Friday, but the work was delayed after the heavy machinery was stuck in the muck.
A JCB machine which began work in the field in Benaulim just opposite the Kharebandh bridge got stuck in the muck immediately, bringing work to a halt. GSIDC General Manager Jude Carvalho later confirmed that the JCB was deployed by the contractor engaged by the Corporation was stuck in the muck.
Till late Friday evening, attempts were underway to tow away the JCB so that work could resume in the area as per the schedule. “The JCB which ran aground at Benaulim belonged to our contractor. They are on the job to get the machine out of the muck,” Jude added.
Benaulim MLA had in December launched various developmental works sanctioned by the GSIDC in various parts of Benaulim constituency at an estimated cost of Rs 24.99 crore. At Benaulim, the work includes widening and beautification of the Tolleaband-Khareband stretch of the road and the Khareband-Birondi road. Work on the Tolleabandh-Khareband stretch includes raising the height of the road in order to prevent flooding during the monsoons.
