Chandigarh: Municipal commissioner Amit Kumar Monday conducted a surprise inspection of the sanitary landfill (SLF) at Dadumajra to review plantation along the boundary wall, ongoing wet and mixed waste processing operations, and progress of the inspection track. He directed the officials concerned to ensure regular monitoring, expedite pending works and maintain the site effectively.Reviewing the plantation along the boundary wall, the commissioner asked engineering officials to closely monitor plant growth and ensure proper maintenance and upkeep of the green belt. He stressed the need to sustain and further enhance the green cover around the landfill.Kumar also inspected the ongoing wet waste and mixed waste processing operations at the site. He directed officials to speed up mixed waste processing and ensure the work progresses at the required pace. Emphasising close supervision, he asked them to promptly address bottlenecks affecting progress.During the visit, the commissioner reviewed the newly constructed 2,250-foot-long and 12-foot-wide inspection track around the landfill. Built with PCC kerbs and a cinder surface, the track is intended to facilitate regular inspection and monitoring of the plantation and dumpsite area.Later, he directed officials to maintain regular oversight of the inspection track, plantation and waste processing activities to ensure all works are carried out efficiently and without unnecessary delay.Mayor reviews development works, Chhath preparationsChandigarh mayor Saurabh Joshi Monday reviewed the progress of ongoing development projects, preparations for Chhath Puja celebrations and the status of community centre construction works. The proposed canal water supply project for Vikas Nagar also figured prominently during the meeting. Senior engineering officials, led by chief engineer Sanjay Arora, attended the review meeting.
