Pending projects may be resumed as SGPC code ends on Friday

The construction of bridge in Sector 17 is to be undertaken. The estimates for the same have already been approved. Only one tender was received after invitation. Due to this,tenders are required to be invited again. However,this could not be done due to the code of conduct.

The same is the case with the food street that is to be constructed in Sector 48. The construction has been pending for one reason or the other. The foundation stone for the food street was laid in December 2009. After numerous attempts when the contract was finally allotted it was found that the site was close to a proposed slow carriageway. In the delay that ensued in getting approval again the contractor refused to start work. The process of tendering was repeated. The contractor who had been allotted the contract has backed out again.

Work like carpeting of roads and laying paver blocks is also pending in some areas. During the rains it caused inconvenience to the residents as the area turned slushy. The councillors have also lined up various activities that they want undertaken in their wards.

By next month,the code of conduct of the Municipal Corporation elections is likely to come into force.