Haryana CM lays foundation stone for three GMDA projects

21 Jul 2023 CW Team

Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar laid the foundation stones for three projects of Gurugram Metropolitan Development Authority (GMDA), to be executed at a cost of Rs 144. 32 crore, for the infrastructure development of the city.

Officials said the projects include the construction of Leg 4 drain from Vatika Chowk to NH-48 along Southern Peripheral Road (SPR); the construction of 33/11KV substation at Behrampur sewage treatment plant; and the construction of a 66KV substation at Basai water treatment plant.

The foundation stone laying ceremony for these three projects was conducted via video conferencing from Ferozepur Jhirka in Nuh. These projects are among 190 state projects for which foundation stones were laid by the chief minister, who is on a visit to Nuh, said officials.

PC Meena, chief executive officer, GMDA, said these projects will help resolve drainage, water supply and sewage related concerns in the city. “Work will be executed in a timebound manner to further enhance the civic amenities being provided to citizens,” he said.

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