Team Goemkarponn
VASCO: After nearly four decades of waiting, residents of Shantinagar can now look forward to a well-lit stretch at night, following the installation of streetlights facilitated by Vasco MLA Krishna Salkar.
The stretch had remained poorly lit for years, causing inconvenience to residents and commuters, particularly after dark. Locals had repeatedly raised concerns over the lack of proper lighting, saying the darkness also created safety concerns and fears of robbery and other anti-social activities.
Responding to the long-standing demand, MLA Salkar took up the issue and initiated discussions to resolve a land-related hurdle that had delayed the installation of the required infrastructure. The issue involved land needed for erecting electricity poles.
The intervention received cooperation from the concerned landowners, allowing the long-pending work to move ahead. As a result, 18 electricity poles have now been erected, bringing lighting to the entire stretch.
Residents said the development would improve visibility, enhance safety at night and provide greater convenience to pedestrians, motorists and other commuters using the road.
With the lighting work completed, attention has now shifted to the condition of the road itself. According to residents, discussions regarding the road have already been completed and the way has been cleared for the next phase.
Road-related work is expected to commence soon, raising hopes among residents that the entire stretch will receive a much-needed facelift.
Residents have welcomed the development and appreciated MLA Krishna Salkar for taking up the issue and working to resolve the practical hurdles that had kept the demand pending for several years.
With Shantinagar finally illuminated, residents are now hoping that the promised road work will follow soon and complete the transformation of the long-neglected stretch.
