Kamal Vihar — one of the most ambitious project of Raipur Development Authority (RDA) will have a grand entrance gate at Kamal Vihar Ring Road turning on the outskirts of the city.
A grand square would also be constructed before the entrance gate, officials informed here on Thursday. RDA officials informed that the order to create a design for grand gate had already been given.
Secretary, Housing and Environment Department, Sanjay Shukla along with RDA Chairman SS Bajaj had already inspected the construction work underway in Kamal Vihar after which they passed the orders.
The RDA officers informed the Secretary that infrastructure development work for Sector 6 and 7 of Kamal Vihar would be completed by the end of June this year.
The Secretary then inquired from officers about the underground sewer, water pipelines and hydrostatic tests. Under this test, the underground pipelines for water supply and sewer are tested for detecting leakages. During the test, it is also ensured that correct pairs of pipes are connected with each other and that the quality of work is upto the mark.
RDA Chief Engineer JS Bhatiya informed the Secretary and Chairman that for outflow of rain water, separate pipe lines have been laid down.
The Chairman then instructed RDA officers to invite tenders for developing landscapes and gardens in Kamal Vihar. The Secretary and Chairman also asked RDA officers to co-ordinate with the Public Works Department (PWD) and construct a new square at road leading to Fundhar on Dhamtari road after carrying out a detailed survey of the area.