17-05-2025
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.
