Team Herald
VASCO: The renovated Mormugao Municipal Council building was inaugurated on Tuesday evening by Panchayats Minister Mauvin Godinho in the presence of Vasco MLA Krishna ‘Daji’ Salkar, Mormugao Chairperson Girish Borker, councillors, and other dignitaries.
The nearly century-old building has been restored under a major renovation project executed by the Goa State Urban Development Agency (GSUDA) through a contractor. The work, costing an estimated Rs 15.41 crore, was funded by the Mormugao Municipal Council using grants received under the Fourteenth Finance Commission.
Godinho highlighted Vasco’s transformation, stating that while it was once the best-planned town, it lost its charm over time. “In the last five years, things started changing, and the government invested significantly in renovating this historic municipal building, bringing it back to its old glory,” he said. He also assured that the Vasco bus stand project would be taken up soon.
Salkar emphasised the need for renovation, given the building’s age. “The initial cost was Rs 10 crore, but it later escalated to Rs 15 crore due to additional works. However, the government continued to support the project,” he noted.
He said that soon the Deputy Collector's office, Mamlatdar’s office, other government offices and the Comunidade office will shift back in the renovated building offering convenience to citizens.