Our City Corporation's special team will resume cleaning activities from today for the Birja Canal cleaning program. Chattogram City Corporation (CCC) Mayor Dr. Shahadat Hossain has emphasized on ensuring the normal flow of water in canals and drains to resolve the waterlogging problem in Chattogram city.
He said these things after visiting various areas of the city including Birja Canal, Miakhan Nagar, Dampara, Wasa Mor, GC Mor, Kapasgola, Agrabad, Baklia on Monday morning.
The mayor said, "It is a big success that there is no waterlogging in the city even after continuous rains in Chattogram . Behind this success is the concerted efforts of Chattogram City Corporation and other service organizations. If the work continues in a planned manner, the city residents will be able to remain free from waterlogging in the future as well. If there is excessive rain, temporary waterlogging may occur. But if the water flow in the canals and drains is normal, there will be no waterlogging.
He said they have an equipment crisis. Equipment is very necessary to keep the canal and drain cleaning activities going. Because there is no alternative to it to keep the waste management smooth to keep these 1600 kilometers and 57 canals clean. Even if water accumulates in some low-lying areas of the city, its rapid drainage activities are underway. If we make arrangements for automatic water drainage even during heavy rains, there will be no more waterlogging in the future. A special team of the City Corporation is already working in the field to resolve waterlogging.
He also said, “Our previous administration proposed a project of Tk 398 crore in 2022 to purchase vehicles and materials to clean 57 canals and 1,600 km of drains. But the progress of the project was slow due to various reasons. After taking charge, I am trying to move the matter forward quickly. The main reasons for waterlogging include low-lying areas and inadequate drainage system. For this, work is going on especially in Khaja road, Dampara, GEC intersection and surrounding areas. We cannot fully start the road development work until the ongoing ramp work by CDA is completed. However, pumps have already been installed there so that water can be drained quickly."
CCC Chief Cleaning Officer Commander Ikhtiar Uddin Ahmed Chowdhury, Mayor's Waterlogging Advisor Shahriar Khaled, Mayor's Personal Assistant Maruful Haque Chowdhury (Maruf) and other concerned officials were present during the inspection.
