Due to improper upkeep, the barricades have grown unsightly despite continuous infrastructure expansion around the city. These barricades have been neglected by the public, as seen by spitting and a significant buildup of dust and dirt surrounding them. This has made the roadways appear generally run-down and has made life difficult for commuters and pedestrians.
In order to solve this problem, the BMC has started a thorough cleaning campaign to remove damaged dividers, unclaimed trash, and cracked paver blocks that are frequently seen at building sites all throughout Mumbai. The journey will start at 7 a.m. on Saturday and end at 6 p.m. on Sunday.
Mumbai is now working on several significant infrastructure projects, such as the construction of a metro system and the concretisation of roads. However, in some places, garbage and gritty sand have been haphazardly dumped on the roadways, causing accidents, especially involving motorbikes, and making major routes extremely congested. For commuters and pedestrians, this has presented difficulties.
Therefore, in order to clear the garbage and guarantee the appropriate upkeep of all public infrastructure work sites along the city’s main highways, the Solid Waste Management (SWM) department of the BMC has declared a cleanliness blitz. On December 14 at 7 am, the two-day drive will start in all 24 administrative wards of Mumbai.
“Each Assistant Engineer (SWM) will plan a cleanliness drive and identify which roads have obstacles. Pressure jets will be used to wash the barricades, and the required equipment and labour will be used to clear the surrounding dust, dirt, and debris. Brick blocks, paver blocks, and broken dividers will all be collected by separate dumpers and sent to the Construction and Debris (C&D) Waste Processing Plant for appropriate disposal. A senior city official stated that dust control would also be achieved through the use of misting machines.
The drive will be supervised by the Deputy Chief Engineer (Operations), who will also supply the required tools, such as litter pickers, mud suckers, and motorised sweepers. The SWM-Projects Deputy Chief Engineer will monitor the quantity of debris gathered and make sure it is disposed of appropriately at the C&D Waste Plant.
To maximise the impact of the drive, Assistant Engineers (SWM) will deploy personnel and equipment. Additionally, they will post pictures, videos, and before-and-after comparisons on social media to chronicle the journey. After examination, funds will be distributed according to merit. To make sure that criteria are fulfilled and the city’s reputation is preserved, senior officials will examine the work on Monday,” the source continued.
Source: The Free Press Journal
