Quepem:;Deputy CM Chandrakant (Babu) Kavlekar said despite the State’s financial crunch some major development work s are being carried out in Qurpem taluka.
Kavlekar was speaking while laying foundation stone for re-construction of collapsed culvert on Toleband road in Quepem Municipal area in Quepem Cosnstituency.
Chairperson Dayesh Naik, Vice-Chairperson Chetan Haldankar, ward Councilor Luiza Carvalho, Councilor Paulo Fernande and William Fernandes, Ambaulim Sarpanch Jacinta Dias, Ex Chairperson Catty Fernandes, Frankay Gonsalves and local residents were present during the function.
While speaking on the occasion Dy CM Babu Kavlekar said that, “this was a very important work. When the old culvert collapsed, there was a great deal of inconvenience that was caused to the public at large. Even though Govt of Goa is going through tough times regarding funds, this work costing around Rupees 54 Lakhs was immediately approved by Hon CM Dr Pramod Sawant. Dr Pramod Sawant led Goa government is working by respecting sentiments of the public.”
He said there are major development works being carried out in Quepem area. Karale to Quepem Road widening work is in Progress.
Also, he added, the market building being constructed for Quepem Municipality is almost complete and due to opening very soon.
“A new police station building foundation was recently laid by Hon CM in my presence. Also road widening and railing work worth Rs 1 crore 31 lakhs is also under process. A new bus stand and multi storied building is being planned for Quepem. Some beautification projects are also being planned for Quepem area”, said Dy CM Kavlekar.
He also thanked all his supporters who have backed him unconditionally when he shifted from Crongress to BJP.
While speaking on the occasion Chair person of Quepem municipal council Dayesh Naik, said that the culvert was an important one for the area and it reconstruction along with planned projects for Quepem are possible only because Kavlekar shifted to a ruling party.