After facing criticism for assigning reconstruction of bridges to contractors on design-build-transfer basis, civic officials say unless experts approve designs, work won't start
Reconstruction of seven bridges will cost the BMC Rs 95 crore. File pic
According to the proposal, all the seven bridges would be reconstructed on design-build-transfer basis (contractor to suggest the design and build the bridge). This is what drew criticism in the last standing committee meeting where the proposal was to be approved. The corporators said that it was because of faulty designs many a times accidents take place, and in this case the BMC was completely relying on contractors. However, a senior civic official said, "The designs will be submitted to us. Even experts from VJTI and IIT will review them. Unless they give a go-ahead, the designs will not be approved."
Speaking to mid-day, Sanjay Darade, chief engineer of Bridges Department, said, "Usually 18 months or more time is taken to construct a bridge but in this case we have given maximum of six months. The contractors should complete it within the stipulated time or else they will be fined." However, officials said that the only issue was getting permission from the traffic police, as they fear that they would not be allowed to start work on all the bridges simultaneously.
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