Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC) mayor R Priya on Tuesday directed officials and contractors to expedite a series of civic infrastructure projects in the Thiru-Vi-Ka Nagar zone. The mayor visited Mudhalvar Padaipagamon Krishnadas Main Road in Mangalapuram and Subburayan Street, where she interacted with users and reviewed the available facilities. Following requests from visitors, she instructed officials to explore extending the centres' operating hours by a few more hours and keeping them open throughout the day.
Inspection of Health Centre Construction
Priya also inspected the construction of a new urban primary health centre on Kulakkarai Road, being built at a cost of Rs 2.13 crore. She directed officials to speed up the work to ensure timely completion. The health centre is expected to provide essential medical services to the local community.
Project Timelines and Instructions
“Most of the ongoing projects started before the elections. We have instructed them to finish in two months,” she told TOI. The mayor emphasized the need for swift execution to avoid delays and ensure that residents benefit from improved infrastructure.
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The visit underscores the GCC's commitment to enhancing urban facilities and addressing public concerns. The mayor's directives aim to accelerate work on roads, health centres, and other civic amenities in the zone.
