Speed up infra projects in Patiala: Punjab CM

Chandigarh, May 26

Chief Minister Capt Amarinder Singh on Wednesday asked the Patiala Deputy Commissioner to speed up the ongoing canal-based water supply project with an investment of Rs 468 crore for ensuring potable drinking water supply to residents of the city with a direction to formulate a plan to cover all colonies in and around the city under the scheme.

He also directed all line departments to work in tandem for speedy completion of these ongoing major projects, including the new bus stand, sports university, rejuvenation of “chhoti” and “badi nadi” besides sprucing up the heritage street.

The DC informed the CM that 60 per cent of the work on the water supply project would be completed by L&T infrastructure company by March 2022. The Principal Secretary, Public Works, said the bus stand over an area of 6.31 acre would be completed by November 2021 while the workshop over 2.20 acre by March 2022. — TNS