Stalled Redevelopment And Narrow Roads: Key Issues For Pune Cantonment Residents
Stalled Redevelopment And Narrow Roads: Key Issues For Pune Cantonment Residents
Pune’s Cantonment area residents are dealing with ongoing problems like deteriorating roads, stalled redevelopment of old buildings, and severe traffic congestion on narrow streets. These issues, which have been pending for years, are causing frustration among residents, as repeated efforts for resolution have not yet yielded solutions.
The constituency includes diverse areas such as Tadiwala Road, Koregaon Park, Ghorpadi, Wanowrie, and parts of BT Kawade Road, housing residents from daily-wage workers to high-level professionals. Many buildings in the cantonment’s jurisdiction are old and structurally unsafe, yet redevelopment is stalled due to complex defense department approvals.
In addition to the condition of roads and narrow streets that cause severe traffic issues in the Camp area, outdated sewage systems, inadequate parking, and limited healthcare facilities are ongoing challenges. The recent decision to include Cantonment Board areas under Pune Municipal Corporation is yet to be finalized, leaving questions about governance and funds for much-needed infrastructure improvements.
Key Issues:
– Stalled redevelopment of old Cantonment buildings.
– Insufficient funds from state and central governments.
– Traffic congestion due to narrow roads.
– Delayed construction of railway overpasses.
– Inadequate healthcare facilities.
