Pune News : Careless work carried out near Gini Viviana and Perfect 10 societies to lay MNGL pipeline damages footpath, leaves residents irked

In Balewadi, residents of the Perfect 10 and Gini Viviana Society are unhappy with the recent digging of a newly made footpath that was constructed from Smart City funds. The footpath was built for the convenience and safety of pedestrians and was in perfect condition before the laying of the MNGL pipeline began.

The residents have expressed their disappointment and frustration at the careless and insensitive attitude of the authorities. They claim that their hard work has been undone by this pipeline work, which could have been done before the footpath was constructed, thereby saving people’s money.

The residents are seeking clarification from the road department responsible for giving permission for this work. They also want to know who will take responsibility for repairing the footpath and a timeline for the same. The residents are deeply concerned about the inconvenience and safety hazards caused by the damage to the footpath. They hope that the authorities will take swift action to rectify the situation and ensure that such incidents do not happen in the future.

A resident from Balewadi, Nitin Shah said, “”They have not provided any utility ducts but while constructing the footpath, we are going to encounter similar issues everywhere. Who is responsible for this now ? ” 

Another resident and member of Balewadi Resident Welfare Federation Ameya Jagtap raised a concern on this and asked PMC to road department why giving permission to do work on newly made footpaths. He is asking who will be taking responsibility to repair this. an official letter also send for this concern to ward office as well” 

When Pune Pulse spoke with Sandeep Khalate, Aundh-Baner Ward Officer he said, ” This digging is done by MNGL pipeline services, we will discuss this issue with them and ask them to repair the footpath as well.”