SHILLONG: Deputy Chief Minister Prestone Tynsong, along with leaders of the Synjuk Ki Nongsynshar Shnong Upper Shillong and officials from the East Khasi Hills Police, on Friday conducted an inspection of land belonging to the National Highways & Infrastructure Development Corporation Ltd. (NHIDCL) near Umshyrpi Bridge for the proposed setting up of a police station, fire service station, tourist information centre, and office space for the Synjuk.
Speaking to the media after the inspection, Tynsong said the visit was conducted primarily to identify suitable locations for the proposed projects.
“The first vacant space near the four-lane bridge at Umshyrpi has been identified for setting up a full-fledged police station and a full-fledged fire and emergency services station,” he said.
He informed that senior police officials, including the Assistant Inspector General of Police (Administration), Superintendent of Police East Khasi Hills, and SP Shillong City accompanied him during the inspection and expressed satisfaction over the feasibility and convenience of the identified locations.
Tynsong further stated that another identified plot is being considered for the establishment of a tourist information centre to assist visitors travelling to Shillong and nearby areas.
“In addition, the Synjuk Ki Nongsynshar Shnong Upper Shillong has repeatedly requested the government to allot land for the construction of their office and a community hall. We are therefore planning to utilise another portion of the land for these purposes as well,” he said.
The Deputy Chief Minister said that following the inspection, he would convene a departmental meeting to initiate the necessary procedures so that the proposed projects can be implemented at the earliest.
Commenting on the recently completed four-lane road project, Tynsong described it as a major benefit for the people of the state and travellers commuting to and from Shillong.
“Earlier, travelling from the Seven Mile area to Umshyrpi Bridge could take 40 minutes to over an hour. Now, with the four-lane road completed, the same stretch can be covered within six to seven minutes,” he said.
He also noted that some finishing works on the highway project are yet to be completed. A joint inspection involving officials from the National Highways department, the construction company, the Synjuk Ki Nongsynshar Shnong, and concerned local authorities will soon be conducted to identify areas requiring rectification and further improvement.
Tynsong assured that necessary decisions regarding pending works and repairs would be taken on the spot during the joint inspection.
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