| Sham inspects pace of work on Tawi Barrage Project | | 95 % civil, mechanical works complete, Rs. 37.32 cr expended till date | | early times report
JAMMU, Feb 6: The work on prestigious Tawi barrage project also projected as part of beautification project for the winter capital, is in full swing and almost 95 per cent civil and mechanical works have been completed so far.
The Rs. 69.70 crore Tawi Barrage project which would create an artificial lake downstream the Tawi river was started in July 2010 and is likely to be completed within the stipulated time of two years - July 2013. Out of total project cost, an amount of Rs. 37.32 crore stands incurred till date.
This information was given to the Minister for PHE, Irrigation & Flood Control, Sham Lal Sharma during his visit to the project site, here today.
Expressing satisfaction over the pace of progress on the project, the Minister directed the officers to further speed up the work to ensure completion well before the onset of rainy season. He directed for maintaining quality standards strictly as per the laid down specifications of the project.
Commissioner/Secretary PHE, Irrigation & FC, Dr. Pawan Kotwal, Chief Engineer, Irrigation & FC, K.K. Gupta, In-charge Executive Engineer, Tawi Barrage, K.K.Magotra and other officers accompanied the Minister.
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