Gurugram: Residents of posh Golf Course Road area protest proposed CNG station

Residents of posh residential societies located near Golf Course Road took to streets on Sunday to protest against a proposed CNG station in their locality. They demanded the abortion of plan, claiming that the CNG station on the posh residential road would pose a threat to safety and quality of life.

The residents met Badshahpur MLA and State Minister Rao Narbir and sought his intervention in the matter. They argued that the construction of a CNG station in such a densely populated and upscale area would pose significant safety risks. In a memorandum submitted to the minister, they said the move would add to the already existing traffic congestion and lead to further deterioration of the fragile environmental health of the area. The protesters have appealed to the administration to reconsider the proposal and find an alternative location for the CNG station.

“This is a residential area, not an industrial zone. Opening a gas station here would invite fleets of heavy and commercial vehicles round the clock. This would block the road which is already congested most of the time. It will add to noise pollution and impact the health of the residents. It will also increase the risk of accidents and we will not feel safe to let our children out,” said one of the protesters. Rao Narbir said he would take up the issue with departments concerned and ensure the residents’ welfare was not compromised.