Sambalpur: Resentment brewed among the residents following the slow pace of work on the road leading to Deer park in the city here in Sambalpur district.
The work seems to be moving in a snail’s pace as the work is far from completion, though the public works Department (PWD) had set a target to complete it by June end.
With an estimated cost of RS 1.57 cr the project work started March is yet to be completed even after seven month now. At present, work on the drain and laying of paver blocks along the road are underway.
Apart from development of the 2 km road, walking track of 1.5 meters is being laid along both sides of the road to provide a new destination for morning and evening walkers of the city. The peaceful atmosphere and greenery along the road continues to be a major attraction of the road.
The road belonged to the forest department and was transferred to Public Works Department for construction in August, 2016.
The road leads to the Wild Animal Conservation Center (WACC), popularly known as Deer Park, situated amidst Motijharan Rserve Forest from Zilla School Chowk in the City.
Even as the work is yet to be finished, at present, the road is lying in a bad shape due to lack of maintenance with potholes dotting the stretch. Meanwhile, the officials blamed the slow pace of road construction work due to monsoon.
Executive Engineer of PWD, Divison 1, Sambalpur, Gouranga Charan Sahu said the work on the drain along the road is almost complete. The work has been delayed due to rain. However, they have set a target to complete the work within two months, he added.
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