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Mumbai: Storm drains left hanging as tenders surface seven years late
Updated On: 22 February, 2024 06:58 AM IST | Mumbai | Prajakta Kasale
Despite the high court’s urgency, only sewer manholes get attention
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The BMC also cut down its ambition to install stainless steel nets in manholes. The durability of stainless steel nets is more than ductile iron. Representation Pic
Following bold assertions in the high court last June, the BMC has initiated the tendering process to install safety nets within manholes. However, this effort is primarily focused on sewer networks, neglecting stormwater drains. The decision to implement nets arose after Dr Amrapurkar’s tragic drowning in an open stormwater drain manhole in August 2017.
Despite assurances to install nets in all manholes post the Bombay High Court’s dissatisfaction in June 2023, the tender process has only commenced now. The BMC has covered less than six per cent of manholes over the past seven years. Presently, in response to the high court’s rebuke in June 2023, the BMC is issuing tenders at ward levels, albeit exclusively for sewer line manholes.
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