NHAI work hits water, sewage system on Koradi Road

NAGPUR: Hundreds of families residing in Zingabai Takli and adjoining localities have been left to face a number of problems due to improper planning and lack of coordination between Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) and National Highway Authority of India (NHAI). Water supply to the localities has been hit every other day and the sewage system has been destroyed due to the construction of railway overbridge (RoB) from Mankapur Ring Road Square to the railway crossing. No precautions have been taken to protect the civic infrastructure during digging and other works, say residents. Corporator Arun Daware lodged a complaint with municipal commissioner Shyam Wardhane on Friday, requesting action against NHAI for depriving citizens of basic amenities and destruction of civic property. Alleging that NHAI's adamant attitude is causing serious inconvenience to around 30,000 citizens, Daware told TOI that the drinking water pipeline has been damaged at least 70 times in the 400 meter stretch from Mankapur Ring Road Square to the railway crossing. "Citizens are forced to manage without water for two-three days almost every week as repair works take time. Another major problem is damage to sewage system. Ponds of sewage water can be seen in many spots due to the damaged sewage lines, causing mosquito menace and foul smell," he said. Describing the brazen violations, Daware said the NHAI contractor has blocked a big nullah crossing Koradi Road resulting in a lake of sewage water there. "The contractor laid three pipes of two feet width to clear the nullah water. However, the water has stagnated there and accumulated in one spot, resulting in spread of vector-borne diseases. I lodged complaints with NHAI and also NMC many times in the past, but no one has paid any attention. The civic chief requested the district administration to take action against NHAI under disaster management rules, but those directions remain on paper. I will move the court if this continues," he said. Source - TOI - http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/nagpur/NHAI-work-hits-water-sewage-system-on-Koradi-Road/articleshow/27315779.cms

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