PANJIM: Satisfied with the state-of the art technology of Saligao waste treatment plant, the Curtorim delegation said it would recommend a similar plant for Sonsoddo and surrounding areas.
A delegation led by Curtorim panch J Santan Rodrigues and Cuncolim Union president Jopseph Monteiro visited the Saligao plant to apprise themselves with the technology used.
“Entire Goa knows what the situation of garbage at Sonsoddo and South Goa is. Since we are close to the Sonsoddo plant and our MLA has recommended bio-remedition like Saligao we came for a study,” Rodrigues said.
He said the delegation was satisfied with the technology and would like a similar plant as envisaged by the government at Curchorem or Sonsoddo so that it takes care of South Goa garbage.
Monteiro stated that in Curtorim the stench of garbage at Sonsoddo is unbearable and groundwater is getting contaminated due to the leachate in the monsoon. “A similar plant will help solve the issue,” he said.
The inspection was carried out in presence of Calangute MLA Michael Lobo who recommended two more such plants to take care of the State’s garbage. “With the plant much of the garbage issue has been sorted out and I feel if similar plants come up at Baiguinim and Curchorem it will solve the problems,” Lobo said.
He said that the garbage corporation announced by the CM needs to take shape quickly so that the issue is sorted out.
