Key projects of Shillong Smart City reviewed

Shillong: The estimates committee of Meghalaya assembly, led by chairman Mayralborn Syiem, MLA of Nongpoh constituency, inspected several key projects of Shillong Smart City on Friday.
The inspection team included committee members Adelbert Nongrum (North Shillong MLA), Remington Gabil Momin (Rambrai-Jyrngam MLA), Wailadmiki Shylla (Jowai MLA) and Miani D Shira (Ampati MLA), along with officials from the Meghalaya assembly secretariat, urban affairs dept, and PWD (roads).
“The committee reviewed the progress of the construction and redevelopment of the municipal market in Laitumkhrah being built at a cost of Rs 28.84 crore. It also examined the development of smart roads in various parts of the city, which are intended to improve connectivity and reduce congestion,” an official said.
“The team visited the site of the development of an office-cum-automated multi-level car parking facility at Mawkhar, a project designed to address parking challenges in Shillong. It also inspected the commercial complex being developed at Polo at a cost of Rs 100.33 crore, which is expected to contribute significantly to the city’s economic activities,” the official said.