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The Hindu
17-05-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
Corporation to pay 10% mobilisation advance for STP networking
The Kozhikode Corporation Council on Saturday (May 17) approved a revised annual project plan for the financial year 2025–26, incorporating spillover projects worth ₹42 crore from the previous financial year. The Council had earlier approved an annual project plan worth ₹246.60 crore in April. The spillover projects have now been added before submission to the District Planning Committee for approval. Though the revised plan was passed without much discussion, some councillors pointed out several projects that had been missed, which were then added. Opposition leader K.C. Shobhita pointed out the need to set aside funds for minor projects such as name boards for dispensaries and covering slabs for drains. She also emphasised the urgency of completing certain works before the onset of the monsoon, including the removal of legacy waste from Njeliyanparamba. Mayor Beena Philip presided over the session. The Council also approved a request for a 10% mobilisation advance raised by Nasit Infra Projects Pvt. Ltd. in connection with the proposed Sewage Treatment Plant (STP) project at West Hill. The company is responsible for the networking of the 15 MLD STP project being implemented under AMRUT 2.0. Nasit Infra had previously undertaken the networking works for the STPs at Kothi and Avikkal Thodu before those projects were merged and relocated to West Hill. The company noted that it has been four years since the initial work began, during which time costs have significantly increased. It stated that a mobilisation advance is needed to procure materials, tools, and hire workers, as well as to establish temporary offices, storage facilities, and other essential infrastructure. The company has agreed to furnish a bank guarantee against which the advance can be disbursed. The AMRUT Core Committee had approved the request before forwarding it to the Corporation Council.
Indian Express
12-05-2025
- General
- Indian Express
Urban forest with indigenous trees, shrubs inaugurated at Marol Industrial Estate to tackle urban heat
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) on Sunday inaugurated an urban forest, comprising indigenous trees, shrubs, and bushes along the streets and utility corridors, at the Marol Industrial Estate. Calling the forest a step towards tackling the increasing urban heat in Mumbai, civic authorities maintained that the increase in green cover has led to a decline in temperature by at least two degrees Celsius over the past few months. The 3.5-acre land parcel where the forest has been developed was selected after a study carried out under the Mumbai Climate Action Plan (MCAP) stated that the Marol industrial estate in the K East Ward had the lowest tree cover in the city with high mean land surface temperature. The study also indicated an increase in land surface temperature over a decade, before and after the Metro Line 1 was built. The observed land surface temperature along the Metro stretch before the construction between 2005 and 2010 was 29.27 degrees Celsius to 33.64 degrees Celsius. However, after Metro construction, it increased from 32.65 to 38.83 degrees Celsius, officials said. Civic officials said the average temperature recorded around the land parcel is 35-36 degrees, indicating a two-degree decline. 'This is the first eco-sewerage project in Mumbai. This means the planting of the trees and shrubs has been done using recycled sewage water. Our study has shown that the temperature has declined by two degrees. In the next five years, we project that the temperature in this area will decline further by a minimum of five degrees,' said a civic official. The officials also stated that the civic body has spent Rs 6 crore for making this urban forest, and it took the authorities one year to finish the construction work. The plot also runs along the Mithi River, which the BMC aims to develop as a buffer zone and water retention zone. The forest comprises a children's play area alongside dedicated recreation zones, walkways, amphitheaters, and sitting arenas. Officials from BMC's planning department said the funds for the project came from the District Planning Committee to revitalise suburban Mumbai through tactical urban interventions.
