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VASCO
Vasco MLA Carlos Almeida, who has recently been appointed chairman of Mormugao Planning and Development Authority (MPDA), claims to have innovative plans up his sleeves for Mormugao Taluka.
Almeida was appointed as MPDA chairman on Thursday, providing relief to many builders who struggled to obtain permission for their projects in the absence of a proper MPDA committee, which was operating with only a member secretary and chief town planner.
Incidentally, this will be Almeida’s third term as the MPDA chairman.
Speaking to reporters on Saturday, Almeida said though the MPDA did not have a chairman for around 18 months, there were no difficulties faced by the people.
“I would like to change the functioning of the MPDA and I have two ideas I would like to implement after I take over as the MPDA chairman.”
“One idea is that open spaces in Vasco city will be developed and secondly, single family dwelling files should be cleared within 48 hours. These are two of my main points to be taken up in MPDA.”
“Several open spaces can be converted into beautiful gardens and Children’s play parks can further add to the beauty of Vasco. MPDA will place a proposal to the government in this regard. We will also try and plan a budget for this and if required, seek assistance from the government,” said Almeida
Almeda also said all roads in the port town would be hot mixed soon.
“Vasco roads will be hot mixed and main roads like F L Gomes road is one of them. There are works going on F L Gomes road, as sewage lines are being taken up. Within the next one month, the road will be hot mixed. The roads in Baina, Mangor and other areas will also be hot mixed shortly,” said Almeida.
Almeida also said there are plans to improve traffic movement in the city
“The traffic movement has to further improve and we will soon have new plans for this after discussions and help of traffic police officials. We will also have sign boards and direction boards on various roads at different locations in Vasco,” said Almeida.
