Setting aside its earlier demand for increased road restoration charges, the Kochi Corporation council will formally approve the request of Indian Oil-Adani Gas Private Limited for trenching the city roads, and restoring it at a lower rate, on Tuesday.
A proposal to this effect has been included in the agenda of the Kochi Corporation council meeting to be held on the day.
Now, the civic administration will allow the road cutting and restoration at rates fixed by the Public Works Department (PWD). The permission comes with a rider that the trenching shall be done at a width of 50 cm and depth of not more than 1.20 metre and the road shall be restored without delay, according to the agenda note of the council meeting.
The note also suggests that roads should be restored by adhering to quality standards, and security deposit should be collected from the agency in lieu of any possible damage to any drains, canals and culverts or any service utilities.
The joint venture company proposes to trench the city for a length of 4,225 metres in the first phase. It has also suggested that it shall “back fill” the trenches and the corporation shall repair the roads at rates quoted by the PWD.
When the council meets on Tuesday, the Corporation Engineer may present a report, which would state that the restoration works would be possible at the PWD rate.
The council will also have to decide on the track rent and reimbursable caution deposit, which are collected from other agencies.