PWD Minister Rajesh Munat on Friday reviewed progress of construction work at the upcoming International-level Swimming Pool Complex near Sanskrit College on GE Road locality here.
The Raipur Municipal Corporation (RMC) has been assigned the task of developing the swimming pool at an estimated cost of Rs12.5 crore.RMC Commissioner, Avaneesh Kumar Sharan, Executive Engineer (Project), BR Agrawal, Rajesh Sharma, RMC Zone Commissioner, Nilambar Nayak and other RMC officials concerned accompanied the Minister to the construction site.
Munat at the site reviewed progress of the 50x25 meter main pool along with 17x25 meter driving pool and a baby swimming pool being developed. Besides, construction of a gallery to accommodate at least 2000 spectators is also in progress.This apart, the RMC is also developing a ‘Yoga hall’ and a Gymnasium in the swimming pool complex.The Minister also reviewed drawing design of the project and praised the undertaking body for ensuring speedy pace of work for the project.He asked the officials concerned for completing the project by second week of next month.Munat also directed to develop 1.5 acre area situated behind the under-construction swimming pool as parking lot for the visitors.
He also visited a garden spread in 1.5 acre alongside GE Road and praised the civic body officials for its systematic development.The RMC Commissioner informed the Minister that the work of Filtration Room, deck around the pool, shower and changing rooms, rooms for men and women, Office Room, Entrance lobby and Plant Room have been completed. Only about 20 per cent work of the project was left to be completed, the Minister was informed.
later, Munat visited at the construction site of Central library in the swimming pool complex. The RMC is developing the library with an estimated cost of Rs4.30 crore.The officials concerned informed the Minister that the Central library will have a large Reading Hall, e-library, Multimedia Room, Conference Room and other facilities for the visitors. Around 30 per cent work of this project has been completed.