Team Herald
MARGAO: The South Goa District Collector, Egna Cleetus, has instructed the Water Resources Department (WRD) to take all necessary safety measures, including the construction of a 100-metre retaining wall at Torsanzor in Fatorda, where a landslide occurred last year.
The directive, which was issued to the WRD’s Executive Engineer (EE), also mandates implementing precautions to prevent further landslides and protect lives and property. If access to private land is needed for the construction, permission must be obtained beforehand.
This order follows a joint inspection carried out on July 20, 2024, at Rayesh Chambers and Torsanzor to evaluate the landslide damage caused by heavy rainfall and to determine preventive measures. The WRD had prepared an estimate for the required work but was unable to proceed without official approval from the Disaster Management Authority (DMA).
During that earlier inspection, the WRD (EE) had underscored the urgency of the situation, stressing the immediate need for action to reduce risks to life and property.