Work on commercial complex in Puthur likely to be completed by December
The Hindu
Completion of ₹20.2 crore commercial complex in Puthur, Tiruchi by December, with 95% civil work done.
Construction of the much-delayed commercial complex at Puthur in Tiruchi is expected to be completed by December, with the City Corporation completing nearly 95% of the civil work.
The air-conditioned commercial complex is being constructed at a cost of ₹20.2 crore under the Smart Cities Mission after demolishing the Puthur market, which housed vegetable and fish outlets.
Although the preliminary work was launched in December 2019, a major portion commenced only in October 2020.
More than four years since the commencement of construction, the complex is yet to see the light of day. Due to the delay, the civic body has lost a significant amount of revenue that could be gained through renting out the shops.
The project has missed several deadlines and has been dragging beyond the scheduled completion date of December 2022. However, fund crunch and shortage of raw material and manpower during the pandemic were cited as reasons for the delay.
According to officials, nearly 95% of the construction work had been completed. “Most of the civil work has been completed, and only minor works, including external works, are pending. We expect to complete them by December,” said a senior Corporation official.
The civic body has initiated measures to decide the rent for two floors at the commercial complex, which will be finalised soon. Officials said that the shops will be given for monthly rent through public auction. They have also planned to redesign the entry and exit routes to streamline vehicular access.
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