BMRCL to fell 604 trees for Kothanur depot
The Hindu
Most of the trees are Eucalyptus
The Deputy Conservator of Forests (tree officer) has permitted Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) to fell 604 trees for metro work at the proposed Kothanur depot. Most of the trees are Eucalyptus, but a few Sapota, Hebbevu, Subabul and Cashew trees may also be axed. The BMRCL had acquired 32 acres of land in Kothanur to build the depot as part of Reach 6 under Phase 2 of Namma Metro from Kalena Agrahara to Nagawara. Work on the elevated metro corridor from Kalena Agrahara to Swagath Cross Road was stalled after the cash-strapped contractor failed to execute the project. Delay in executing the project had forced the BMRCL to terminate the contract. In March, the BMRCL floated tenders for completing the pending works.More Related News