THURSDAY, 27 AUGUST 2026

Poor condition of Tilamol Junction-Rivona road

This is to bring to your attention that the road from Tilamol Junction to Rivona was dug up for laying power cables, water pipelines, and other service utilities. After the work was done, the dug-up section was only filled with rubble stones. It was neither levelled nor tarred. As a result, the damaged part now takes up almost half the width of the road, making it hard for even two small cars to pass safely. The street lights are also not working properly. In several places, rainwater collects on the road due to poor drainage. This leads to dirty water splashing on people walking or riding two-wheelers, creating an unhygienic situation. Additionally, water collects in front of Quepem PHC, at Taki, and at Bansai on the Quepem“Curchorem road due to uncleared roadside gutters. I request the Deputy Collector’s office, Quepem Municipality, PWD (Roads section), Health Department, the traffic police of Curchorem, and the traffic cell at Tilamol to urgently look into this issue.


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Water meters are faulty & pipelines are leaking

KG Vilop, Chorao
Published Jun 20, 2025, 11:37 PM IST
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Many faulty water meters, especially in government quarters, show incorrect readings as they measure volume, not water quality. Despite this, bills are still generated, sometimes with very low charges. Rusted GI pipes and damaged or ageing pipelines cause major leaks, leading to water and revenue loss. With irregular supply already an issue, the PWD must survey and identify faulty meters and leaks, and take prompt action to stop wastage and boost revenue.

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