Repair work for Mohali industrial area roads yet to start even under MC’s care

Despite assurances from municipal corporation (MC),industrialists allege that the internal roads at of Phases 8-A and B, Mohali industrial area, continue to await re-carpeting work

Despite being shifted from the Punjab Small Industries and Export Corporation to the municipal corporation for maintenance in June last year, the internal roads in Industrial Area, Phases 8-A and B, continue to await repairs.

Internal roads at Mohali Industrial Area, including the one at Phase 8, are in desperate need of work. (Keshav Singh/HT)

Mohali Industries Association president Anurag Aggarwal said no re-carpeting work had been taken up despite assurances being given by the civic body in December last year. He added that virtually all internal roads are in a bad shape.

MC superintendent engineer Harkiran Singh, meanwhile, said work was expected to commence after the model code of conduct imposed in view of the state assembly elections was lifted. He also pointed out that work could not be carried out earlier as bitumen plants remain shut during winter.

The industrial focal points were created around 20 years ago, but basic amenities are still missing in the area.

It fell under the jurisdiction of the Punjab Small Industries and Export Corporation until last year.

In the absence of proper eating joints and recreational spots in Phases 7, 8, 8-A and B, an area which is being projected as an IT hub, most professionals have no choice but to depend on roadside eateries. There are around 800 owners of industrial units in Phases 8A and 8B.

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