------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Documented by Goa Desc Resource Centre Ph:2252660 Website: www.goadesc.org Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Press Clippings on the web: http://www.goadesc.org/mem/ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Govt yet to finalise alignment on NH-17 despite assurances -----------------------------------------------------------------------------
The Government has taken a decision to carry out the four laning of the Mapusa-Margao stretch of the National Highway (NH) 17 on a priority basis. Although all new constructions along the highway were frozen at the beginning of the year, till date, no alignment of the proposed highway has been finalised, despite assurances from the Minister at the last assembly session.
In fact, the 'expression of interest' notice of the Central Government inviting consultants to submit project reports for this stretch has been issued only last month. The notice has invited proposals from interested Consultants for the preparation of a Detailed project report for the four laning of a continuous stretch of 51.5 kms of the Panvel - Mangalore stretch within the state of Goa.
The proposal will have to include three aspects - Pre Qualification, the technical proposal and the financial proposal. The last date for the submission of the proposals is September 30, 2003.The government has already awarded the tender for a project preparation report for the Canacona - Galgibagh stretch, though this stretch will not be taken up first.
This party will have to study different alignments and finalise the project as per national highway standards and submit its report to the Public Works Department by October 31. The PWD will then forward this report to the Centre which will take the final decision. The PWD officials are hopeful that this five year project will commence next year. ------------------------------------- HERALD 1/10/03 page 4 ------------------------------------
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