Says district administration is committed to ensuring quality infrastructure and holistic development of Sultanpur Lodhi
Sultanpur Lodhi (Kapurthala), June 25
Taking stock of the progress of the Smart City Project, Deputy Commissioner Akash Bansal on Thursday carried out an extensive on-site inspection of various development works in Sultanpur Lodhi subdivision. He directed the concerned officials to complete the projects within the stipulated timeframe without compromising on quality Accompanied by Kapurthala Improvement Trust Chairman and Arjuna Awardee Sajjan Singh Cheema, SDM Jasjit Singh, PWD Executive Engineer Vishal Jangral, officials from Sewerage Board, PEDA, Education Department, Municipal Council and other departments, the Deputy Commissioner reviewed the progress of key infrastructure projects across the town.
Inspecting the ongoing construction work at the Government Senior Secondary School (Boys), the DC directed PWD officials to expedite the project so that it is completed within the stipulated timeframe. Officials informed him that nearly 65 per cent of the work has been completed and the remaining work is expected to be finished within the next three months. At the Government Senior Secondary School (Girls), he instructed the concerned officials to complete the construction of two classrooms at the earliest as whole building of school has already been completed and classes are also being held there.
The Deputy Commissioner also inspected the Sewerage Treatment Plant, where he reviewed its operation and maintenance and discussed measures to improve efficiency. Told Xen sewerage STP to start working by this month end.
He further assessed the progress of the solar power plant being installed at the facility and directed PEDA officials to submit a detailed progress report. Later, he also visited the Jabbowal Rural Institute of Technology to review pending development works and instructed officials. He also inspected the sites of multipurpose sports stadium and Integrated Command and Control Centre (ICCC) and asked the officials to speed up the pace of the projects. Sites for CCTVs cameras have also been identified by the Municipal Council.
During the inspection, he also directed Municipal Council officials to identify a suitable site for establishing a public library to promote educational and cultural activities in the town. He added the district administration is committed to ensuring the timely completion of all Smart City projects and providing modern civic infrastructure to residents. He emphasised that regular monitoring of development works is being carried out to maintain quality standards and accelerate the pace of execution so that the benefits of these projects reach the public without delay.
The Deputy Commissioner also asked the officials to submit utilization certificates of accomplished development works as soon as possible
