MLA discovers leaks in water reservoirs during inspection
Source: The Sangai Express
Kakching, April 11 2023:
Water reservoir tanks under the Augmentation of Urban Water Supply Scheme in Kakching Khunou were found with several leaks during an inspection led by Sugnu MLA Kangujam Ranjit Singh yesterday.
The scheme is sponsored by New Development Bank (NDB) with a budget of Rs 9.12 crore.
The MLA shared that out of three water tanks, two were discovered to have more than 20 leaks which points at a lack of quality control.
He suggested that instead of handing over such construction works solely to well-known companies, local contractors should also be given opportunities in order to foster a sense of competition and quality maintenance in this sphere.
He also questioned why the State administration had given a large share of such developmental works to Keystone Infra.
As such, the MLA advised the PHED Chief Engineer Shangreiphao Vashum and Keystone Infra to monitor the construction work and ensure that such errors are rectified.