Crumbling to colourful: 2,072 Ashiana flats set for makeover
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Panchkula: The long-awaited renovation of 2,072 Ashiana flats in Panchkula is finally set to begin, bringing hope to thousands of residents who have endured poor living conditions for years.
Constructed by HSVP to rehabilitate below poverty line (BPL) families in Panchkula, the buildings housing the flats, over time, fell into a dilapidated state, with crumbling structures, damaged boundary walls, and neglected parks and footpaths.
HSVP has now allotted the renovation work, while the municipal corporation (MC) will carry out external civic improvements to restore the housing complexes.
According to the plan, HSVP has sanctioned two major renovation projects.
The first, valued at Rs 1.88 crore, will cover 960 flats in Sector 20 and 256 flats in Abhaypur village. The second, worth nearly Rs 1.75 crore, includes 224 flats in Pocket A and 312 flats in Pocket B of Sector 26, along with 320 flats in Sector 28.
As part of the renovation, outer balconies and walls will be painted in attractive colours to enhance the visual appeal of the housing complexes.
In addition to structural upgrades, the MC will soon begin re-carpeting internal roads, cleaning streets, and beautifying parks and footpaths within the housing societies.
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Four separate tenders are being issued for these civic works, with instructions for immediate allotment to ensure timely execution.
Mayor Kulbhushan Goyal confirmed the development, stating that he has been advocating for improvements in the Ashiana Flats for several years in response to repeated requests from residents. He said that after multiple discussions with authorities and the passage of a proposal in the MC, the project has finally received the green light from HSVP.
The renovation is expected to significantly improve living conditions for thousands of families.
During an inspection of the planned work on Saturday, mayor Goyal instructed officials to ensure the use of high-quality materials so that residents do not face issues in the coming years. Residents have requested that the work be completed before Diwali.
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