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RCC to implement Tk 3,000-cr mega project
RAJSHAHI, Dec 16, 2020 (BSS) – Rajshahi City Corporation (RCC) is going to implement a mega project involving around Tk 3,000 crore for improving living and livelihood condition of its people.
AHM Khairuzzaman Liton, Mayor of RCC, revealed this while addressing the third founding anniversary celebration ceremony of the Real Estate and Developers Association (REDA) at City Bhaban conference hall on Tuesday afternoon as the chief guest.
He said the project titled “Integrated Urban Infrastructure Development in Rajshahi City” is going to be implemented in order to promote the city’s major need-based sectors.
The project will contribute a lot towards taking the city to a new height, he added.
Chairman of Rajshahi Development Authority Anwar Hossain and Superintending Engineer of National Housing Authority Shamsul Alam spoke on the occasion as special guests, while REDA President Toufiqur Rahman Lavlu was in the chair.
Mayor Liton listed the around sixty-nine infrastructural development works to be implemented under the project that includes construction of six flyovers, 60 Bangabandhu Murals, central Shaheed Minar, 17 foot-over bridges and walkways besides water bodies.
He said 284.86-kilometer roads will be constructed with reconstruction of 186.36-kilometer and widening of other 30.56-kilometer roads.
Around 41.92-kilometer footpath, 62.07-kilometer walkways, 17 beautification infrastructures, 30 public toilets and four recreational parks will also be constructed, he said.
292.34-kilometer tertiary drains, 59.33-kilometer secondary drains and 4.51-kilometer primary drains will be constructed, he added.
Liton urged the REDA members to construct buildings following the building code so that all sorts of casualty and loss of assets can be averted.
Highlighting the enormous prospects of foreign investment here he said foreign investment can be the vital means of bolstering the economic condition of Rajshahi as it is enriched with massive natural resources.
He also called for more industries in the region to intensify its economy coupled with improving the living and livelihood condition of people.
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