ALM raise Rs 3 lakh for pre-monsoon clean up
Date: 2006-5-18
Date: 2006-5-18
he drains being cleared in JVPD. The work is being carried out from Mithibai to Chandan cinemaJVPD residents seem to have learnt their lesson from last years deluge which had affected their area the most in the suburb.
They are no longer waiting for the BMC to clean their nallahs and clear debris from the road, they are doing it themselves.
The JVPD north central (5-10th Road) ALM members have raised Rs 3 lakh from the JVPD Housing Association for the pre-monsoon clean up.
Sherly Singh, a member of the ALM, says, Last year JVPD residents had suffered the most after 26/7, so this year we decided that instead of waiting for the BMC to do the work, we will get it done ourselves.
Our agenda includes the cleaning of storm water drains and gutters, picking up rubble on the road and applying medicinal paint to trees. The work commenced on April 20 and is half done.
During the deluge we suffered the most, so we decided to do the work on our own Sherly Singh, JVPD north central ALM memberThe members approached the JVPD Housing Association (comprises 14 housing societies in the area) to fund the project for their respective roads.
They are no longer waiting for the BMC to clean their nallahs and clear debris from the road, they are doing it themselves.
The JVPD north central (5-10th Road) ALM members have raised Rs 3 lakh from the JVPD Housing Association for the pre-monsoon clean up.
Sherly Singh, a member of the ALM, says, Last year JVPD residents had suffered the most after 26/7, so this year we decided that instead of waiting for the BMC to do the work, we will get it done ourselves.
Our agenda includes the cleaning of storm water drains and gutters, picking up rubble on the road and applying medicinal paint to trees. The work commenced on April 20 and is half done.
During the deluge we suffered the most, so we decided to do the work on our own Sherly Singh, JVPD north central ALM memberThe members approached the JVPD Housing Association (comprises 14 housing societies in the area) to fund the project for their respective roads.
Harit Desai, a member of JVPD Association says, When the ALM approached us we liked their idea, however, we asked them to ensure that the work was done all over JVPD instead of just their roads.
While the Association decided to fund the clearing of the drains and debris, the ALM members are paying for painting the trees.
A contractor has been hired to do the work starting from Mithibai College to Chandan Cinema, he adds.
Kevin Shah, another ALM member says, Since the work is taking place all over JVPD we have divided it into different zones, with members from respective areas supervising the work.
Residents get 2,000 trees treated for pest control
The trees have been painted with lime to protect them from white antsApart from the cleaning up, the ALM members are also spending money from their own pocket to paint the trees with lime and gheru to protect them from insects and parasites.
Sameer Joshi, an ALM member says, We are getting the trees painted to protect them from white ants. There are over 2,000 trees in the area, and I have spent almost Rs 10,000 on them already. The other members are also pooling in. The total cost will come up to Rs 40,000-50,000.
The residents efforts are commendable: BMC
K-west ward officer Sunil Dhamne says, I think the JVPD residents are doing a great job and are in fact helping the MCGM. We have checked up on the work being done by them and I commend them for the initiative they have taken.
Zero garbage next on ALMs agenda
And as if all this work wasnt keeping them busy enough, ALM members are already thinking of other projects. Says Joshi, We want to make the area a zero garbage zone and are sending people mailers for the same. Also, we plan to get together with the JVPD Housing Association to beautify the area and get rid of encroachments.
You can contact the ALM at jvpdalm@yahoo.com
While the Association decided to fund the clearing of the drains and debris, the ALM members are paying for painting the trees.
A contractor has been hired to do the work starting from Mithibai College to Chandan Cinema, he adds.
Kevin Shah, another ALM member says, Since the work is taking place all over JVPD we have divided it into different zones, with members from respective areas supervising the work.
Residents get 2,000 trees treated for pest control
The trees have been painted with lime to protect them from white antsApart from the cleaning up, the ALM members are also spending money from their own pocket to paint the trees with lime and gheru to protect them from insects and parasites.
Sameer Joshi, an ALM member says, We are getting the trees painted to protect them from white ants. There are over 2,000 trees in the area, and I have spent almost Rs 10,000 on them already. The other members are also pooling in. The total cost will come up to Rs 40,000-50,000.
The residents efforts are commendable: BMC
K-west ward officer Sunil Dhamne says, I think the JVPD residents are doing a great job and are in fact helping the MCGM. We have checked up on the work being done by them and I commend them for the initiative they have taken.
Zero garbage next on ALMs agenda
And as if all this work wasnt keeping them busy enough, ALM members are already thinking of other projects. Says Joshi, We want to make the area a zero garbage zone and are sending people mailers for the same. Also, we plan to get together with the JVPD Housing Association to beautify the area and get rid of encroachments.
You can contact the ALM at jvpdalm@yahoo.com
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BMCs monsoon preparations
As part of the pre-monsoon preparations, the BMC has already started desilting major and minor nallahs, clearing of storm water drains and completing roadwork.
50 per cent drains cleared
Dhamne says, Work is being done in major nallahs like Irla, Abhishek, Mogra and various others. After a compete review we found that 50 per cent of the work was done. There are 21 minor nallahs and a large number of them have been cleared; the rest will be done by May 31.
As for the storm water drains, the BMC says that out of the 317 km of drains, only 100 km remains to be cleared and will be completed before June 10.
Roadwork will be complete by June
We have completed the survey of potholes that need to be filled and the work on minor roads is already being carried out by BMC workers.
Bad patches and potholes on the main road are being attended to by contractors under the supervision of the assistant engineer from BMCs maintenance department. The roadwork will be competed before the onset of monsoon, says Dhamne.
As part of the pre-monsoon preparations, the BMC has already started desilting major and minor nallahs, clearing of storm water drains and completing roadwork.
50 per cent drains cleared
Dhamne says, Work is being done in major nallahs like Irla, Abhishek, Mogra and various others. After a compete review we found that 50 per cent of the work was done. There are 21 minor nallahs and a large number of them have been cleared; the rest will be done by May 31.
As for the storm water drains, the BMC says that out of the 317 km of drains, only 100 km remains to be cleared and will be completed before June 10.
Roadwork will be complete by June
We have completed the survey of potholes that need to be filled and the work on minor roads is already being carried out by BMC workers.
Bad patches and potholes on the main road are being attended to by contractors under the supervision of the assistant engineer from BMCs maintenance department. The roadwork will be competed before the onset of monsoon, says Dhamne.
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