The storm water drain project, which is a much needed basic infrastructure project for the city of Vijayawada, continues to remain in the doldrums. More than five years since the commencement of the works, the project remains stagnant for nearly the past one year owing to financial hurdles.
The project work commenced way back in November 2016 and so far only about 60% of the civil work is completed, according to the officials of the Public Health and Municipal Engineering Department (PHMED) which has taken up the project execution for the Vijayawada Municipal Corporation (VMC).
Due to the inordinate delay, the PHMED has written to the State government seeking closure of the project and handing over the same to the VMC upon the request of the latter several months ago.
