DNA: 22nd Nov, 2010
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At last we have similar views from the Concessionaire to join the bandwagon to complete the Metro-I project (now) by 2011 – only to mislead the exchequer:
1. ON CRITICISM OF SLUGGISH RATE OF CONSTRUCTION :
Absolutely frivolous reasons for delayed work such as Ganeshostav, Navratri, Diwali & Eid such excuses are normally given by petty road side contractors. The Building Construction industry is immune with these realities. Erratic shortage of building material, labour, etc. are all manmade and temporary. In any case Real Estate Development within the Metro Yard at Versova is coming up at brisk speed.
Comparing with your own work upto 232% faster than previous years only shows pathetic accomplishment of works in previous years.
2. ON FIRE SAFETY NORMS :
The CFO has clearly mentioned in their letter dated 8th March 2010 that these Fire Codes are suitable to Western Countries and culture. Therefore may not be applicable to our city especially during evacuation under panic conditions and congested traffic jams on our roads.
As mentioned “we have special mechanism to help assist the fire brigade fight fire in adjacent building as well” – is as amusing. It’s like neighbours helping spontaneously Fire Brigade in recent fire at HDIL Building in Bandra.
The truth is these adjoining buildings next to Metro Stations have no access even for normal movement, leave aside Fire or any other emergencies.
3. ON CIVIL WORK :
"Civil Work constitutes only 3% of Civil Work”: If it is genuinely 3% then the entire work carried out till date is just 0.15% of the project.
I hope it’s a printing error and should read 30% instead. Presuming (without admitting) entire via duct is complete with tracks, signaling and electrical/mechanical works, etc.
What about 12 Metro Stations?
Now it’s a public knowledge that 4 out of these 12 stations are even in “High rise category”. Cumulatively the Concessionaire needs to construct over 11 lacs sq.ft. at 12 locations in middle of busy roads. It’s a matter of shame that the Concessionaire is still counting pile cap works, as “progress” after 3 years of construction, and try to justify that the Metro will run in next six months!
To conclude now it is comprehensively proved that the Metro I is not likely to see the light of the day even after 2018 !
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Nitin Killawala
Save our Suburbs
Nitin Killawala
Save our Suburbs
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