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PANJIM: Panjim MLA Atanasio Monserrate on Wednesday called on Chief Minister Dr Pramod Sawant seeking his immediate intervention for necessary directions to Goa State Infrastructure Development Corporation (GSIDC) to clear the construction debris lying in Mala Lake to desilt the lake before monsoon.
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The Chief Minister has assured to issue necessary directions and start the work in two days. Mala Lake has been a major cause of flooding in the surrounding areas, as there is no free flow of water.
Speaking to media persons after the meeting, Monserrate said GSIDC, who constructed the bridge, connecting Neugi Nagar to EDC Patto, has failed to clear the debris, which is blocking the flow of lake water. “Because of the debris, the Water Resources Department is also unable to undertake cleaning cum desilting work,” he said.
The MLA said the free flow of lake water is must to ensure there is no flooding in this inundated area.
The low-lying area of Mala every year area witnesses massive flooding with water entering the houses. Cleaning of Mala Lake has been a long pending project.
Meanwhile, Revenue Minister Jennifer Monserrate inspected the St Inez Creek from Camrabhat, where it originates, till Inox area. WRD officials were also present.
Directions have been issued by the Minister to ensure that the creek is cleaned to avoid flooding during monsoon.
The contaminated St Inez Creek is yet another hot spot for flooding during monsoon.
