Mohali MLA Kulwant Singh on Tuesday stated the authorities have to discover a everlasting answer to make the presently shut sports activities stadiums financially viable.

Four stadiums situated in Phase 5, 7,11, and Sector 71 had been closed down throughout the Covid 19 lockdown. They fall below the purview of the Greater Mohali Development Authority (GMADA).

Speaking throughout a gathering with municipal company officers, Kulwant stated he had taken up the matter with GMADA authorities. “Constructing something is not difficult but its maintenance requires effort. These properties will not remain white elephants. We have to look for a permanent solution,” the MLA added.

Although GMADA had renovated these stadiums, they nonetheless stay closed. Due to the disuse and neglect, their situation has deteriorated. “The problem will continue till we make it a profitable entity. We have to look for pocket-friendly and permanent solutions to ensure self-sufficiency of these establishments,” Kulwant added.

Talking about different developmental works, the MLA stated the federal government has spent 15 crore to put in 5,000 CCTV cameras throughout the town to maintain tabs on anti-social parts and visitors violators. Out of 16 rotaries to be constructed within the metropolis to decelerate speedsters, tenders have been floated for 3 rotatories within the first part at Sohana Chowk, 67-68 intersection and 78-79 intersection.

MLA admits street in dangerous form, guarantees respite

MLA Kulwant admitted that a number of roads throughout the town had been in a dilapidated situation and wanted pressing restore. Pointing out folks’s complaints, he stated 40 crore will likely be spent on upkeep of a 40 km street community and the town will likely be pothole-free quickly. The MLA stated the restore work had been stalled on account of surprising rainfall and because the climate has settled, the recarpeting of roads will likely be executed on precedence foundation. He added that dangerous climate had additionally prompted additional deterioration of the roads.