Water goes to waste due to a leakage in the pipeline connecting the household meter at Chinchwada-Chimbel. Captured by : Manuel Vaz
It’s been over 20 days that water has been going to waste at Chinchwada-Chimbel due to leakage in the pipeline connecting a household meter.
However, the plugging of the same has been delayed due to the want of a road cutting NOC from PWD roads division.
Speaking to The Goan, complainant Brian Gonsalves informed that initially when the problem started, he orally informed the PWD workers who however informed that since the pipe has developed rust it needs to be replaced in its entirety, for which road cutting permission is needed.
“Then I filed a written complaint and sought NOC for road cutting, which is pending,” Gonsalves informed while stating that even if he wants to do the work on his own, he cannot do so as road cutting permission is needed.
“I don’t have any idea when the NOC will be granted as the AE of the concerned division is holding additional charge and the JE is new,” Gonsalves said while adding that till that time water wastage will continue.
Meanwhile, the locals of the areas have complained that they are getting water supply at reduced pressure due to the leakage and have urged for immediate repairs of the leakage.
“In such situation, the PWD has to undertake immediate repairs and not wait for road cutting permission,” a local informed.
