Team Goemkarponn
VASCO: Vasco MLA Krishna Salkar on Thursday launched the rehabilitation and upsizing of the old sewer pipeline at Mangor in the presence of Ward Councillor Narayan Borkar, Mormugao Municipal Council (MMC) Chairperson Girish Borker, and other officials.
Speaking to the media, Salkar assured that Vasco is undergoing a major transformation with several long-pending projects now in progress.
New Sewerage System for Vasco
“This project will have a new pipeline from Mangor to Ayyappa Temple at a cost of ₹1.65 crores. The old pipeline was not sufficient to cater to the rising population, leading to frequent overflows on roads and gutters, causing inconvenience to residents. We had proposed an upgrade of the sewage network across Vasco, and we received a sanction of ₹15 crores. The current work is a part of this larger initiative,” Salkar stated.
He further added, “New sewage pumping stations are being set up, new pipelines are being installed, and old ones are being replaced along with the construction of new chambers. We will have around five new pumping stations to improve connectivity across Vasco.”
Major Projects Approved for Vasco*
Salkar also expressed gratitude to Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant for approving the long-awaited bus stand project in the recent state budget.
“The project was announced in the budget yesterday, but the work has already been tendered, a consultant has been appointed, and a plan is ready. The construction will commence soon, and the detailed plan will be shown to the public by April-end,” he revealed.
Highlighting additional developments, Salkar stated, “The government has also sanctioned ₹24 crores for underground electrical feeders in Mangor and Shantinagar. We have upgraded all electricity transformers across Vasco and received extra funds for road widening projects.”
Road Widening & Other Developmental Works
“We are working on road widening near Tanya Hotel, where four culverts will be built, followed by expansion at Mestawada. Additionally, road widening near St. Andrews Church has already begun. I request people to cooperate with us as these projects are being undertaken simultaneously,” he said.
Concluding his address, Salkar assured residents of Vasco that significant changes are on the horizon.
“The works that haven’t happened in the last 40 years are now being taken up. Soon, Vasco will have a completely new look, and the quality of life for our residents will improve significantly,” he stated.
