PWD Minister Ravindra Chavan has proposed upgrading poorly maintained roads in integrated townships like Palava City and Casa Rio, developed by the Lodha Group, to district roads. This effectively enables the state government to allocate funds for their reconstruction. The finance department has approved Rs18.50 crore for road reconstruction. Improving the roads has been a long-standing demand as pothole-ridden roads affect thousands of residents in the township. This decision aligns with the government's commitment to improving infrastructure in the townships, with the Kalyan-Dombivli Municipal Corporation previously granting a 66% property tax concession to flat owners in Palava City.
Public Works Department (PWD) Minister Ravindra Chavan, representing Dombivli assembly constituency, recently led discussions with officials to address the issue of deteriorating roads in the area. Acknowledging the financial constraints faced by local bodies, Chavan proposed upgrading these roads to district roads, enabling the state government to take on their reconstruction. The reconstruction will address the road maintenance issues, including potholes.
This move was prompted because of the poor conditions of roads in integrated townships like Palava City and Casa Rio, developed by the Lodha Group. A fund allocation proposal has been submitted to the state government for approval. With the finance department earmarking Rs18.50 crore in the supplementary demands presented by PWD during the winter session of the assembly, this is a great step ahead.
The targeted roads, Kalyan-Shil Road and Nilje-Palava Road, fall under the jurisdiction of the Kalyan-Dombivli Municipal Corporation (KDMC) and Thane Zilla Parishad, respectively, serving as vital connections to Mahape, Navi Mumbai, and Mumbai.
Residents in Palava City and Casa Rio have long endured the challenges posed by poorly maintained roads, prompting the decision to seek state government intervention for their reconstruction. These integrated townships are home to thousands of residents facing the daily inconveniences caused by pothole-ridden roads. This strategic move allows the state government to assume responsibility for the reconstruction efforts, ensuring that these crucial transport arteries receive the necessary attention.
The decision to allocate funds for road reconstruction in the supplementary demands presented during the winter session of the assembly demonstrates the government's commitment to addressing the pressing issue of substandard roads. The finance department's approval of Rs18.50 crore for this purpose reflects a tangible step towards improving the infrastructure in the area.
On the same lines, in October, Kalyan-Dombivli Municipal Corporation (KDMC) agreed to grant a 66% concession in property tax to thousands of flat owners in Palava City along Kalyan-Shil Road. This decision, made during a meeting attended by PWD Minister Ravindra Chavan, MP Shrikant Shinde, and civic officials, aimed to relieve residents of the dual burden of property taxes and the challenges posed by poorly maintained roads. The concession in property tax aligns with broader efforts to alleviate the financial burden on residents and enhance the overall living experience in these integrated townships.
Overall, the decision to upgrade and reconstruct these roads underscores the government's commitment to addressing the infrastructural needs of rapidly growing townships and ensuring the well-being of their residents. The proposed fund allocation represents a crucial step towards transforming the road network in Palava City and Casa Rio, providing lasting benefits to the communities relying on these vital transportation arteries.
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