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DABOLIM: Transport Minister Mauvin Godinho has assured residents affected by Friday’s crane accident at the Dabolim flyover construction site that they will receive compensation for damage to their property and assets.
Reacting to the incident, Godinho said his office would coordinate with MVR, the contractor executing the flyover project, to address concerns relating to damaged water pipelines, road conditions and losses suffered by residents in the crane accident.
He said his office and the contractor would jointly assess the damage and work towards compensating those affected. The minister further assured that if the contractor failed to pay compensation, he would personally ensure that the victims received it.
“There could be some inconveniences to the public when a major infrastructure project is being undertaken. However, the contractor will have to compensate those who have suffered damages in this incident. If the contractor does not do so, I will personally ensure that the affected people receive compensation,” Godinho said.
The minister also appealed to residents not to be misled by attempts to politicise the incident, stating that the concerns of those affected would be addressed.
On the progress of the flyover project, Godinho said the Dabolim stretch was expected to be completed by December. He expressed hope that motorists would be able to use the flyover by the end of the year.
Acknowledging that infrastructure projects of this scale can cause inconvenience to the public, Godinho said the government and the contractor would work together to resolve residents’ difficulties and address genuine grievances.
