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Transport Minister Mauvin Godinho has assured that the contractor executing the Dabolim flyover project will compensate residents whose property and assets were damaged after a heavy crane toppled at the work site on Friday afternoon.
Reacting to the incident, Godinho said his office would coordinate with MVR, the contractor executing the project, to address issues related to water pipelines and road conditions as well as ensure that those affected by the crane accident receive compensation.
He assured that both his office and MVR would jointly work towards assessing and compensating the losses suffered by residents. Godinho further pledged that if the contractor failed to pay compensation, he would personally ensure that the affected people were compensated.
"There could be some inconveniences to the public when a major infrastructure project is being undertaken. However, the contractor will have to compensate those who have suffered damages in this incident. If the contractor does not do so, I will personally ensure that the affected people receive compensation," Godinho said.
The minister also urged people not to fall prey to attempts by certain individuals to politicise the incident or mislead local residents, maintaining that the concerns of the affected people would be addressed.
Godinho said the Dabolim stretch of the flyover project was expected to be completed by December and expressed hope that motorists would be able to start using the flyover by the end of the year.
He said that while inconvenience during the execution of a major infrastructure project could not be entirely ruled out, the government and the contractor would work together to resolve the difficulties faced by residents and ensure that genuine grievances were addressed.
