KULGAM: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Kulgam, Shahzad Alam, today visited the Transit Accommodations at Vessu and Chowgam to review the progress of ongoing construction and allied works.
During the visit to Transit Accommodation Vessu, the DC was informed that out of 13 blocks, eight have been completed while work on the remaining five is in progress. The accommodation comprises 208 flats, of which 128 have been completed so far. The flats are designed as 2-BHK units, while the Community Hall is scheduled for completion by December 15, 2026.
At Transit Accommodation Chowgam, all 12 residential blocks have been completed, while allied works, including the Dormitory, Community Hall, internal roads, drainage system, security pickets and flood protection works, are in progress.
During the inspection, the DC directed the executing agencies to expedite the pace of work and ensure completion of all pending components by December 2026.
The DC also directed the concerned agencies to tender out the Sewage Treatment Plant (STP) work at the earliest. The concerned Tehsildar was asked to demarcate the land identified for the STP on the lower side of the Transit Accommodation to facilitate timely execution of the work.
The DC stressed the need for close coordination among the executing agencies and concerned departments to ensure timely completion of the remaining works and make the transit facilities ready within the stipulated timeline.
The DC was accompanied by Exen R&B, Tehsildar Devsar, AE R&B and other officials.
