THURSDAY, JULY 04, 2024
Team Herald
MARGAO: The unattended trimmed tree branches discarded on the footpaths near Ravindra Bhavan in Margao and in the vicinity of Fatorda football stadium for several days, have left Fatorda residents fuming.
The entire stretch of footpath from the entry point of the South Goa Planning and Development Authority (SGPDA) to the swimming pool is cluttered with tree branches for days.
The branches, left unattended, posed a significant inconvenience to pedestrians navigating the area. Residents highlighted the potential hazards posed by these obstructions, calling for immediate action from local authorities to clear the pathways and ensure public safety.
It is learnt that the contractor has left behind branches on the footpaths after cutting the trees which has led to obstructions and inconvenience to pedestrians.
The residents have demanded that the contractor clear the branches to ensure public safety and accessibility.
Milagres Dias, a resident, said that the unattended branches have caused hardships to pedestrians and senior citizens.
“We can observe several residents, including senior citizens near the Fatorda football stadium and in the vicinity of the swimming pool, who come here for a walk. However, the presence of tree branches on the footpath at several locations has made it difficult for them to walk,” he complained.
He said that it is the responsibility of the contractor or Margao Municipal Council to remove the tree branches.
Suresh Kurtarkar, another resident, informed O Heraldo that branches have been on the footpath for several days.
“We don’t understand how the district authorities are tolerating such incidents from the concerned contractor. The branches should have been removed immediately. This is a totally irresponsible attitude of the contractor and the authority concerned,” he added.
