Gurgaon: For the past 10 days, sewage has been overflowing on roads of Sushant Lok 1 near Lily Park and Peach Tree Hotel in C Block. The situation in the area has now worsened, with residents complaining about contaminated water supply as well, leaving them with no choice but to rely on water tankers.
The contract for operation and maintenance of the sewer system expired on Nov 15, they said, but MCG failed to make alternative arrangements, exacerbating the crisis. They further alleged that greyish, foul-smelling water was now flowing through their taps, making it unsafe for daily use.
Jay Shankar Yadav, a resident, said, "The sewer that has been overflowing near Lily Park for 10 days is yet to be fixed. The stench is unbearable, and now this sewage is mixing with our water supply. We have no option but to use water tankers for our daily needs."
Spread across over 700 acres, Sushant Lok 1 was taken over by MCG in 2019. However, residents claim that little has been done to upgrade the area's deteriorating infrastructure. The sewer system, laid more than three decades ago, struggled to cope with increased FAR and rampant construction violations, leaving it overburdened.
Last Sept, MCG sanctioned Rs 30.7 lakh for cleaning sewer lines using bucket machines. However, the work was only partially completed.
"No resolution was provided despite repeated complaints. Hardly 20% of the cleaning was done by the contractor, and there was no monitoring from MCG. We raised the matter with senior officials, but they ignored our concern. It is not just an eyesore but also a severe health hazard," said Deepak Verma, RWA president of Sushant Lok 1.
Meanwhile, the chief engineer of MCG, Manoj Yadav, said, "I will get the issue resolved. The lack of a contracting agency is not an issue; when required, we deploy resources from other areas to minimise inconvenience to residents."