Pune Cantonment's Multi-Level Parking Facility Stalled for Four Years Amid Contractor Disputes
Pune Cantonment multi-level parking facility stalled for four years; PCB seeks explanation from contractor
Hindustan Times
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The Pune Cantonment Board (PCB) has requested an explanation from Relcon Infra Projects Ltd. regarding the four-year delay in completing a multi-level parking facility on Coyaji Road. Originally set for completion in 2020, the project has faced setbacks due to the COVID-19 pandemic and ongoing disputes, leaving parking issues unresolved in the area.
- 01The multi-level parking facility in Pune Cantonment has been stalled for nearly four years.
- 02The project was initially expected to be completed by 2020 but has faced multiple delays.
- 03The Pune Cantonment Board is seeking a formal explanation from the contractor Relcon Infra Projects Ltd.
- 04Administrative hurdles and lack of communication from the contractor have exacerbated the situation.
- 05Local activists are urging for a resolution to alleviate parking congestion in the area.
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The Pune Cantonment Board (PCB) has expressed concern over the prolonged delay in the construction of a multi-level parking facility on Coyaji Road, which has been stalled for nearly four years. Initially launched in 2018 with an expected completion date of 2020, the project has faced numerous setbacks, including the COVID-19 pandemic and disputes with the contractor, Relcon Infra Projects Ltd. PCB officials have issued several notices to the contractor, demanding a timeline for the remaining work, but have received no substantial response. The project has now encountered additional administrative hurdles, preventing further progress. Activist Rajabhau Chavan highlighted the urgency of resolving the ongoing issues to alleviate the parking problems affecting residents and visitors in the busy cantonment area. The PCB has received ₹4 crore (approximately $480,000 USD) in service charges related to the project, further emphasizing the need for action.
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The delay in the parking facility project is exacerbating parking congestion in Pune Cantonment, affecting both residents and visitors.
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