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Time of India
4 days ago
- General
- Time of India
Coimbatore corporation bets big on eco-bloc tech to harvest rainwater
Coimbatore: The city corporation has sent a proposal to the state govt to implement an eco-bloc-based rainwater harvesting project in its limits at a cost of Rs100 crore. According to corporation commissioner M Sivaguru Prabakaran, the project would be executed with either govt or external funding at 100 locations in the city. "Sometimes, it will be a combination of govt and external funding. The capacity of rainwater harvesting structures will vary based on the requirements of each identified location. The cost will also vary accordingly. Residential areas prone to waterlogging have been mapped to set up rainwater harvesting structures." He said the proposal was drafted based on a survey that the civic body conducted to identify the flood-prone areas, rainfall intensity in each locality, required length of rainwater harvesting structures and the necessary customization of eco-blocs. This German eco-bloc technology was adopted in the city earlier as part of the Smart City Mission project at Race Course after Chennai successfully implemented the same to harvest rainwater. This technology offers a customized structure easy for maintenance. Another highlight is minimal siltation. Even the run off rainwater could be stored for reuse. The eco-bloc module structure is made of recycled polyethylene materials. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Tegalbuleud: Unsold Sofas May Be at Bargain Prices (Prices May Surprise You) Sofas | Search Ads Search Now Undo The installation process includes the use of two geotextile liners and two stone filters. The geotextile liners help prevent accumulation of silt within the eco-bloc modules. These blocks are easy to install and said to last for more than a decade. The eco-bloc-based rainwater harvesting structures have been set up at the upcoming Semmozhi Poonga at the central prison grounds. While the structures are yet to be put to use, the plan is to store rainwater in tanks with a storage capacity of 15 lakh litres to be later used for irrigation purposes. A few schools in the city, including the corporation middle school at Edayarpalayam, also have set up eco-bloc-based rainwater harvesting structures.
Hindustan Times
4 days ago
- Sport
- Hindustan Times
Ludhiana: Leakage detected in basketball court at Guru Nanak Stadium, contractor told to replace ceiling sheets
The Municipal Corporation (MC) has issued a notice to the contractor who constructed the basketball court at Guru Nanak Stadium under the Smart City Mission, after water leakage was detected in the court's ceiling. The contractor has been directed to immediately replace the faulty ceiling sheets, which MC officials have attributed to substandard workmanship. According to the notice, a recent inspection revealed seepage in the ceiling, caused by defective roofing material. (HT file) Aaditya Dachalwal, MC commissioner-cum-CEO of Ludhiana Smart City Limited (LSCL), has constituted a committee to probe the matter. The panel comprises additional commissioner Paramdeep Singh as the chairperson, with superintending engineer Sham Lal Gupta and executive engineer Arvind Kumar as members. According to the notice, a recent inspection revealed seepage in the ceiling, caused by defective roofing material. This reflects poor workmanship and negligence on the part of the contractor, the notice mentioned. According to MC officials, a penalty of ₹10 lakh has already been imposed on the contractor for delay in completion of the project in the past. Now, the authorities have again directed the contractor to take corrective steps and replace the faulty ceiling sheets, otherwise an additional penalty would be imposed for missing deadlines and defective execution of work. MC commissioner Dachalwal stated the civic body has been continuously monitoring the development works being taken up across the city and no laxity would be tolerated in terms of quality of works. In March this year, the MC had slapped ₹10 lakh as fine on the contractor for delay in completing the basketball court at Guru Nanak Stadium. The action was taken after MC commissioner Aaditya Dachalwal took stock of development works. The project was taken up under the Smart City Mission.
Time of India
5 days ago
- Sport
- Time of India
Contractor gets notice over basketball court ceiling leak
Ludhiana: Taking strict cognisance of leakage in the basketball court in Guru Nanak Stadium, the municipal corporation (MC) served a notice on the contractor, directing him to replace faulty ceiling sheets. MC commissioner/CEO of Ludhiana Smart City Limited (LSCL), Aaditya Dachalwal, also formed a committee to conduct an inspection and submit a report. The committee comprises MC additional commissioner Paramdeep Singh as chairman, with superintending engineer Sham Lal Gupta and executive engineer Arvind Kumar as members. The notice mentioned that leakage was recently observed in the ceiling of the basketball court due to a faulty ceiling sheet. This reflects poor workmanship and negligence on the part of the contractor, on whom a penalty of Rs 10 lakh had already been imposed for delay in completion of the project. Authorities have again directed the contractor to take corrective steps and replace faulty ceiling sheets, failing which additional penalty would be imposed for missing deadlines and defective execution of work. MC commissioner Dachalwal said that they were monitoring development works being undertaken across the city and no laxity would be tolerated. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Thousands in Wales Upgrading Homes for Free Wales Heating Grants Apply Now Undo The basketball court project has remained in the news for many reasons, with questions raised about its quality. It missed many deadlines and could not withstand the rainy season. The project is being executed under the Smart City Mission. MSID:: 122905179 413 |
The Hindu
6 days ago
- Business
- The Hindu
AIADMK to protest demanding immediate opening of Palayamkottai Market inaugurated by Stalin in February
The AIADMK has announced that the party would soon organise demonstration demanding the immediate opening of the Mahatma Gandhi Market in Palayamkottai, rebuilt at a cost of ₹14.90 crore under the Centre's Smart City Mission programme, as it remains closed even after being inaugurated by Chief Minister M.K. Stalin on February 7. According to Thatchai N. Ganesa Raja, AIADMK's Tirunelveli district secretary, the 60-year-old market was rebuilt with 439 shops, cold storage and parking facility in the basement to generate the whopping revenue of ₹2.08 crore per annum to the Corporation. Even though this market was inaugurated by Mr. Stalin five months ago, the market still remains closed due to 'rampant corruption' in allotting the shops to the traders. 'While the traders, who had their shops in this market, demand preference in the allotment of shops, the Corporation says the shops would be assigned to those who are prepared to pay the rent fixed by the urban civic body. And, cases were filed by a few traders in the court that stalled the opening of the market. Though this interim stay has been vacated, the Corporation is in no mood to allot the shops through public auction in fair and transparent manner to the waiting applicants. So, we, in support of the waiting traders, have decided to protest demanding the immediate opening of the Palayamkottai Gandhi Market,' said Mr. Ganesa Raja. He also said the party would also organise a series of agitations if the 'Amma Unvagavam' within the Tirunelveli Corporation were not maintained well to serve quality food to the poor. 'The AIADMK funded the maintenance and operation of the 'Amma Unvagagam' during the COVID-induced lockdown. We gave the money for serving food to the poor during the pandemic. Now, the Corporation is allowing these eateries to die as it was the scheme initiated by Amma (late Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa). We won't allow it to happen. If the Corporation still refuses to maintain these eateries well, the urban local body will face intense protest by the AIADMK,' Mr. Ganesa Raja warned.
Time of India
7 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Ludhiana MC's finance and contracts committee likely to cement 400 civic projects.
Ludhiana: The city's finance and contracts committee (F&CC) is expected to approve nearly 400 development-related resolutions during a key meeting on Friday, signalling a major civic push involving infrastructure upgrades, revised funding quotas, and politically sensitive staffing changes. The wide-ranging proposals cover essential works across Ludhiana's 95 municipal wards, including upgrades to water supply, sewerage, roads, and public parks. Resolutions also include the issuance of work orders to firms selected through recent tenders. At the heart of the meeting's agenda is a revision of the development fund quotas for inner and outer city wards. Currently, 60% of Ludhiana's wards are in the inner city and 40% in the outer areas. Previously, the allocation stood at ₹1.5 crore for inner wards and ₹3 crore for outer ones. The municipal commissioner has now approved a revised distribution — ₹2 crore for inner wards and ₹2.5 crore for outer wards — in response to ongoing demands for equitable development. A separate ₹5 crore MLA quota will remain unaffected. Mayor Inderjit Kaur has emphasised the need for equal treatment across all wards and directed officials to ensure that all projects under the councillor quota are recorded in the tender inviting cell (TIC) register for transparency and tracking. However, some proposals have stirred concerns. Sources say that the mayor has advised officials to award contracts even when savings margins for the civic body are as low as 1 to 2%, potentially burdening the municipal corporation financially. The F&CC is expected to decide whether to approve the current bids or cancel and reissue tenders. The committee will also review proposals to replace tube-well operators — a move viewed by insiders as motivated politically. "Some of the former councillors still exert influence in certain areas. New councillors want their own people in place," said a senior MC official on the condition of anonymity. While operators are paid only ₹3,100 a month, the symbolic significance of control appears to outweigh the cost. Other items on the agenda include forming new park management committees, installing open gyms and high-mast streetlights, and maintaining machinery purchased under the Smart City Mission. The MC also plans to rent equipment for cleaning the polluted Buddha Dariya and seek approval for ongoing maintenance costs. The F&CC's final decisions could reshape the city's civic landscape for the coming year. MSID:: 122860524 413 |
