Ever since the Benaulim beach road was dug up to lay a water pipeline for a 5-star hotel, commuting to the beach has been a nightmare. Half hearted attempts have been made to fill one pothole near the Maria Hall auto stand after public ridicule and that too is becoming undone. The cratered stretch resembles a lunar surface now, even personal visits to the local MLA have not remedied the situation, he is busy only in expanding the political footprint of his party. Deadlines after deadlines are given, the latest being November end by the PWD minister but nothing gets done. Taxpayer's money is wasted and public infrastructure gets degraded and is rendered unusable.