Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, June 19: Divisional Commissioner, Jammu, Dr Raghav Langer today conducted on the spot inspection of the ongoing developmental works in Bagh-e Bahu Park.
He was accompanied by Director Floriculture Jammu, Jatinder Singh; Assistant Director Tourism, DMO Jammu besides Executive Engineers of PHE, JPDCL and other concerned officers.
The Div Com inspected the progress on the prestigious “Musical Water Fountain with Light & Sound Show” project taken up under PMDP.
The tourism officers apprised the Div Com about the status of work on the project.
The Executive Engineer JPDCL assured that the installation of transformer HTAVR 1250 KVA required for the project will be commissioned by June 30, 2021. The extension of the view cutter on the backside of the musical fountain cable is required to be installed, which would be done in a few days, he added.
The Assistant Director Tourism apprised the Div Com that the expert engineers from Germany will visit the site for programming of the Musical fountain, for which the matter has already been taken up with the higher authorities.
He went around each and every area of the parks and instructed the concerned for further improvements wherever required.
The Div Com was apprised about the works being undertaken under Languishing category in Bagh-e-Bahu Garden, like vertical garden, view points, improvement of water channel and installation of fountains, solar substations, retaining walls, grill fencing, up-gradation of entry gate, children corners and other allied works.
He took strong note of delayed works and observed that the deadline for the completion of works has already lapsed.
The Div Com directed the Floriculture department to issue penalty notices to contractors for liquidating damages, and pre termination notice, if required.
He also directed the concerned officers to ensure functioning of existing fountains which are lying dysfunctional in the park. Jal Shakti Department was instructed to provide water supply for the fountains and also expedite the work on dedicated sources of water for fountains in Bagh e Bahu.
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