The Statesman, March 17, 2007
Statesman News Service
BHAWANIPATNA, March 16: Miserly release of funds has not only delayed the construction of the much awaited sports complex here but has also resulted in cost overrun also.
The move intended to tap hidden talent in remote areas had got the administrative approval with estimated cost of Rs 254.57 lakh in 2004. The project includes outdoor stadium with eight lane tracks, foot ball field, volley ball, basket ball and tennis courts, besides a multi gym, swimming pool and a 100-bedded sports hostel.
According to reliable sources, of the Rs 254.57 lakh, only Rs 82.28 lakh have been released so far and that too in many installments. Site development works like leveling and construction of 300 meters retaining wall are complete. Construction of sports hostel is in progress. But the pace of work has resulted in dearth of funds now.
Executive engineer Mr Asit Kumar Badpanda elaborating on the progress in the work said that, the estimate was prepared at the prevailing rate of 2003 based on which the administrative approval was accorded.
Taking into account the cost of materials and labour charges, the rate has been revised three times and the project cost will be accordingly increased by 30 per cent of the original estimate. The revised estimate has been submitted for revised administrative approval. Despite this, the progress of the work is satisfactory, he said. Besides this, to protect the field and land of the sports complex, a compound wall is essential. However, as the project of the sports complex does not include compound wall, district administration will take care of it for which an estimate of Rs 45 lakh has been prepared.
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