VASCO
The Velsao Lake was taken up for desilting after a long gap of 22 years but when locals realised that the desilting work had been left incomplete, they got Cortalim MLA Anton Vas to ensure that the contractor completed the desilting work.
Speaking to reporters, Pale Tolem Xetkaranche Association (PTXA) said the farmers were upset as the de-silting works had not been completed and the contractor had left the site with his JCB without finishing the work.
“The lake had not been desilted for 22 years and the silt had made it difficult for farmers and even for the Hindu community who immerse Ganesh idols here. After much efforts, the MLA got the lake de-silted after 22 years, but the contractor did some work and left the site,” said Roquezinho D’Souza.
“We then met MLA Anton Vas and he directed the contractor to complete the work and de-silt the lake. We will personally inspect the works,” said D’Souza.
