Project aims to ease chronic drainage woes
Work on the restoration work of the major Nullah at Sasmolem in Baina has been taken up in a phased manner at an estimated cost of Rs 1 crore.
The project is expected to bring long-term relief to residents of the area, which has faced drainage-related issues for nearly four decades.
Vasco MLA Krishna Salkar inaugurated the work in the presence of Mormugao Municipal Council Chairperson Girish Borker and a number of local residents.
Speaking on the occasion, Salkar said the issue had remained unattended despite its seriousness.
“This was a long-pending demand of the people, and I genuinely do not understand why such a major issue was ignored for the last 40 years. Initially, this project was planned last year. However, residents demanded that the Nullah be covered, which led to a substantial increase in the project cost. As a result, the work had to be re-tendered. Today, we are finally launching the project,” he added.
Describing the importance of the Nullah, the MLA said it plays a crucial role in the drainage system of the region.
“This is a major Nullah, as all the water flowing from Baina passes through this area. Its restoration is critical to prevent flooding and improve overall drainage,” Salkar said.
ROADWORKS
Salkar further outlined the roadmap for road development across Vasco constituency, stating that road works would commence only after completion of essential underground infrastructure.
“We have already received work orders for all roads, but we have consciously not started them yet. At present, we are focusing on underground cabling. This will be followed by shifting of high-tension lines underground and the laying of sewerage pipelines,” he said.
“Once these works are completed, we will take up road development and hot-mixing across Vasco. This approach will ensure that newly developed roads are not dug up again for cables or pipelines later. The process may take a few months, but it will provide a permanent and well-planned solution.”
