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In a significant step towards improving infrastructure and living conditions in the Goa Rehabilitation Board (GRB) Colony at Sada-Vasco, the much-awaited works for a new sewage network were launched on Friday.
This move comes after years of residents facing sewage overflow, especially during the monsoons, which posed severe health risks.
Addressing the media after inaugurating the project, Mormugao MLA Sankalp Amonkar assured residents that their water supply issues would also be resolved soon, with plans to replace existing water tanks with higher-capacity ones.
Amonkar further elaborated that the replacement of water tanks would begin immediately, alongside the sewerage works. “We will install around nine new water tanks, each with a capacity of 5,000 cubic meters, to cater to the colony’s needs,” he added.
For years, the residents of GRB Colony have been grappling with overflowing sewage, particularly during the rainy season.
Amonkar acknowledged this persistent issue, stating, “The residents have been suffering with the sewage issue for a very long time, especially in the monsoons, when sewage would overflow and even enter their homes, posing health hazards. We attempted temporary fixes, but now, with the new sewage lines, the issue will be permanently resolved.”
In addition to addressing infrastructure issues, Amonkar also responded to concerns regarding the transfer of GRB units to individual residents.
He revealed that discussions were underway to transfer the properties from the Goa Rehabilitation Board to the names of the current occupants. “This is another big demand of the people, and I have addressed the issue in the assembly. I have already taken this matter up with Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant. The maintenance and upkeep of the colony are not possible without the formation of a society. The society, in turn, cannot be set up unless the houses are transferred to individual residents. I have assured the residents that I will do my best to expedite this process,” said Amonkar.
Amonkar reiterated his commitment to improving living conditions in the colony, saying, “We have already sorted out issues like the roads and other basic amenities. We have also directed authorities to improve the lighting and illumination in the area so that the people have a better quality of life.”
