Gurgaon: Residents of new sectors along Dwarka Expressway have urged Haryana govt to plug critical infrastructure gaps and fast-track long-pending master plan commitments, saying rapid urbanisation along the corridor has far outpaced the delivery of basic services.In a letter to industries and environment minister Rao Narbir Singh on Saturday, the Dwarka Expressway Gurugram Development Association (DXP-GDA) said several promises remain unfulfilled and highlighted delays in key works such as internal roads, sewage management, green spaces and civic amenities.The group has sought time-bound execution and clearer accountability among GMDA, MCG and HSVP.A major concern is the pending construction of 24-metre internal sector roads. During the budget session earlier this month, the state govt announced plans to build these roads through land acquisition, with cost to be recovered from developers.The residents, however, said cost recovery from developers could delay execution. They have urged the govt to fund and construct the roads directly to avoid prolonged disputes and improve connectivity for thousands of households.“People have moved into these sectors in large numbers, and a substantial amount of development charges and property taxes have been paid to the govt. Yet basic infrastructure has not kept pace. We have now sought a structured execution framework with monthly monitoring and fixed responsibility across agencies,” said Sunny Daultabad, convenor of DXP-GDA.The group also pointed to a lack of large public green spaces on the Dwarka Expressway belt despite dense residential growth. It has proposed a “town park” in Sector 102 and a green belt park near Sector 110 in New Palam Vihar to address the shortfall and improve liveability.In Sector 106, residents have demanded an integrated sports complex, citing the absence of dedicated sports infrastructure across sectors 99 to 115, Palam Vihar and New Palam Vihar.Wastewater management has emerged as another concern. According to the association, discharge into the Najafgarh drain is contributing to pollution and raising groundwater levels in nearby sectors, leading to seepage in basements of several high-rise societies. The group has sought immediate technical intervention and a long-term plan to manage sewage.Residents also flagged gaps in civic infrastructure, seeking a zonal office of the municipal corporation in the Dwarka Expressway area, along with the construction of fire stations and cremation grounds as envisaged in the Master Plan. Early operationalisation of the Mata Sheetla Devi Medical College in Sector 102A has also been demanded.“Creating green lungs and sports facilities along the Dwarka Expressway is essential to ensure liveable spaces amid the growing concrete jungle. However, there has been no visible progress on the 100-acre park planned in Sector 102A. There is an urgent need for authorities to align development with the Master Plan to ensure balanced and sustainable urban growth,” said Sunil Sareen, deputy convenor, DXP-GDA.Industries minister Rao Narbir Singh said: “The govt is continuously taking such steps so that citizens do not face any kind of inconvenience and their everyday problems can be resolved in a time-bound manner. The expansion of civic amenities along with urban development is among the priorities of the govt.”Chief minister Nayab Singh Saini is visiting Badshapur assembly constituency on Sunday and is expected to make several announcements for the development of the constituency, which covers most of the sectors along SPR and Dwarka Expressway.
