The Opposition Congress in the Mangaluru City Corporation (MCC) said on Saturday that it will complain to the government against the council led by the BJP, for taking a decision to seek ₹27.25 crore loan from the Karnataka Urban Infrastructure Development and Finance Corporation (KUDFC ) to take up minor development projects, such as constructing retaining walls and storm-water drains in all 60 wards.

In addition, the party will also launch protests in the city against the decision taken.

Addressing presspersons, leader of the Opposition in the council Naveen R. D’Souza said that the complaint will be sent to the Secretary of the Urban Development Department, the Urban Development Minister, and the Chief Minister.

The government will be requested not to approve the loan sought in the council meeting held on December 30.

He said that the loan should be availed for visionary projects, such as for building market complexes, which will bring revenue to the corporation when completed.

If not the loan should be availed for major infrastructure projects, such as for laying underground drainage or providing drinking water, which will benefit a large sections of society and not for minor projects.

The corporation should use its internal resources for taking up minor projects like building retaining walls which will cost ₹3 lakh or so.

He reiterated that if the corporation did not have funds to take up minor projects it should come out with a white paper on its financial status.

Mr. D’Souza said that the corporation had tabled the same agenda in the meeting of the council about three months ago which was opposed by the Congress.

After tabling the agenda, which had been approved in advance by the Mayor expecting the approval of the council, again in the meeting on December 30, the ruling BJP has underlined the importance of the debates in council.

The former Mayor and now Congress councilor M. Shashidhar Hegde recalled that when the Congress was leading the council in 2002-03 the first major concrete road of the city was laid from PVS Junction to Urwa Stores without availing any loan.

At that time the corporation had not even introduced the property tax collection system under the self assessment scheme.

The internal resources was used to rebuild the major road of the city as concrete road. The action plan for taking up 255 minor projects at an estimated cost of ₹38.89 crore, which included ₹27.25 crore loan to be availed from the KUIDFC and which was formally approved by the council on Friday, should not have prepared at the behest of the MLAs of Mangaluru City South and North.

The Mayor should have taken a call on preparing it, he said.

The restoration of several retaining walls and repairs to drainage systems are being carried out on roads serving nine parishes in the East Rural St. Andrew. The cost is $ 30 million.

This is in preparation for a major road rehabilitation project to be undertaken by the Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF) for Robertsfield to Davis Hill and Mount Hybla roads at a cost of $ 75,000.

According to Area MP and Prime Minister’s Wife Juliet Holness, upgrading the roads will put farmers in a better position to “get their produce to buyers” and provide a smoother surface for motorists to travel.

“If another road is impassable, it now gives more people a chance to find their way,” said Holness.

She noted that once the restoration work is complete, “we will move on to the JSIF element of the road project,” a paved road that will serve hundreds of residents in the various parishes.

“When we have a landslide, very often people cannot get home for two to four days, and we are now in a place where the road infrastructure has improved so that we have alternative roads that we use when We can have one of the many landslides, ”she said.

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4th August 2020

Written by: Garfield L. Angus

The restoration of several retaining walls and repairs to drainage systems are being carried out on roads serving nine parishes in the East Rural St. Andrew. The cost is $ 30 million.

This is in preparation for a major road rehabilitation project to be undertaken by the Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF) for Robertsfield to Davis Hill and Mount Hybla roads at a cost of $ 75,000.

According to the Area MP and the Prime Minister’s Wife, Most Hon. Juliet Holness, upgrading the roads will put farmers in a better position to “get their produce to buyers” and provide a smoother road surface for motorists.

“If another road is impassable, it now gives more people an opportunity to find their way around,” Ms. Holness told JIS News in an interview.

She noted that once the restoration work is complete, “we will move on to the JSIF element of the road project,” a paved road that will serve hundreds of residents in the various parishes.

“When we have a landslide, very often people cannot get home for two to four days, and we are now in a place where the road infrastructure has improved so that we have alternative roads that we use when We can have one of the many landslides, ”she said.

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KINGSTON, Jamaica – The restoration of multiple retaining walls and repairs to drainage systems on roads serving nine communities in East Rural St. Andrew are currently underway for $ 30 million.

This is in preparation for a major road rehabilitation project to be undertaken by the Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF) for Robertsfield to Davis Hill and Mount Hybla roads at a cost of $ 75,000.

According to Juliet Holness, Member of Parliament for the area, upgrading the roads will put farmers in a better position to “get their produce to buyers” and provide a smoother road surface for motorists.

“If another road is impassable, it now gives more people an opportunity to find their way,” Holness told JIS News in an interview.

She noted that once the restoration work is complete, “we will move on to the JSIF element of the road project,” a paved road that will serve hundreds of residents in the various parishes.

“When we have a landslide, very often people cannot get home for two to four days, and we are now in a place where the road infrastructure has improved so that we have alternative roads that we use when We can have one of the many landslides, ”she said.

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This is a diagram of how a French drain works

A diagram of a retaining wall with a drain

A continuation of her article “Landscaping Problem Areas” – Cambridge Landscapes goes on to explain French drains and retaining walls as landscape solutions.

MORRISVILLE, PA, USA, September 16, 2020 / EINPresswire.com / – How French drains and retaining walls work

As you may have read in the Cambridge Landscaping article, “Landscaping Problem Areas,” flooding and erosion are two of the most common problems many PA homes face. Both of these can lead to major problems if ignored! Still water causes mosquito infestation, and erosion can destroy your beautiful landscaping efforts. Fortunately, there are solutions to these problems! French drains and retaining walls are a popular, good-looking, and effective remedy for damp or eroding properties. That is why in this article they explained to us how French drains and retaining walls work.

What is a french drain

French drains are drainage solutions that are used to prevent flooding or damp landscapes. It consists of a sloping trench with a perforated pipe and is usually filled with stone. This design diverts water to prevent it from building up in the problem area. Signs that you may need a drainage solution like a French drain are persistently damp or muddy areas on your lawn, or if it contains stagnant water. It can also discolor and damage your hardscaping or home. A French drain can solve these problems, but it can solve others too, including a puddled driveway, root damaged gardens, and much more!

How does a French drain work?

French drains take advantage of the fact that water always finds the easiest route to the lowest possible point. A French drain uses gravity to move the water from the problem area to a designated drainage point. Think of it like the gutters on your roof, but on the ground! The stones help attract and move the water, but can also be used to enhance landscaping.

What is a retaining wall?

Retaining walls are walls! Often used in landscaping to hold (or hold back) the soil behind. These walls can be made of a variety of materials, but are often made of stone or wood. Gravity walls depend on their own weight to hold the ground behind. Reinforced walls use layers to provide even more stable containment properties. There are other types that are used for other situations. A professional landscaper would need to look at your specific property to determine which would be better to install. One of the best things about retaining walls is that they can be very flattering, create layers in your gardens, and enhance your landscaping. They work very well on slopes or in hilly areas – a common aspect of PA life!

Design problem areas with French drains and retaining walls

If your landscape calls for it, you can have your French drain and retaining wall work together too! This can be a smart move as retaining walls alone in a lot with drainage issues can damage the structure. When you install them together, you get an elegant solution to your landscape problems.

Do you need landscaping solutions?

Finally, be sure to speak to your local landscaping company if you discover that your property has drainage or erosion issues. If you need a different solution or are ready to make your landscape dreams come true, give Cambridge Landscapes a call today! Because of their passion and expertise, your problem areas will become a nice addition to your next landscaping project! From landscaping and landscaping to water features and outdoor living, Cambridge Landscapes can make your yard a dream property.

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