Smart City works to be dedicated to the public soon
The Hindu
Several projects have already been completed, says Shettar
The former Chief Minister and MLA Jagadish Shettar said on Tuesday that several of the works taken up in the twin cities under the Smart City Scheme have already been completed and they will be dedicated to the public soon.
Speaking to presspersons after inspecting the progress of various works under Smart City Scheme in Hubballi on Tuesday, Mr. Shettar said that in a month’s time from now, development works at Tolana Kere and Indira Glass House will be completed. And, after discussion with Urban Development Minister, the completed works will be dedicated for public use.
He said that after the Unkal lake development works were taken up, sewage water entering the lake has been diverted. This has reduced the growth of water hyacinth in the lake. “A 200 KLD capacity water treatment is also being set up. Under the second phase of lake development, a 4.5 km walking path, lawns and mini bridges will be constructed. Fountains will also be installed,” he said.
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