Singhal directs expeditious execution, parallel works and strict monitoring to meet timelines
Srinagar : Chief Executive Officer, J&K Economic Reconstruction Agency (ERA) /JTFRP, Shreya Singhal, Monday inspected the progress of work on the construction of the state-of-the-art 108-bed additional block for specialised Infertility and Gynae Oncology at Lal Ded Hospital, Srinagar.
The project is being executed under the World Bank funded Jhelum Tawi Flood Recovery Project (JTFRP) implemented by PWD (R&B), which is being constructed at an estimated cost of Rs 118 crore using seismic-resistant base isolation technology.
During the inspection, the concerned officers briefed the Chief Executive Officer about the salient features of the project, highlighting that the building is being constructed as per modern hospital architectural standards being adopted nationally and internationally. The G+5 structure with attic and stilt parking will house specialised zones including modular operation theatres, ICUs, High Dependency Units (HDUs), LDR suites, pre- and post-natal care wards, recovery wards and dedicated patient waiting lounges, with a total built-up area of 11,640 square metres.
The CEO was informed that foundation works of the building have been completed and that the project is entering a crucial phase, with planning and design nearing completion and prefabricated structural components being manufactured off-site and expected to reach the project location shortly.
Emphasising the importance of timely completion of this critical healthcare infrastructure, the CEO directed that the project be expedited and completed well before 31st August, with multiple activities taken up in parallel to avoid any time overruns. She instructed the Project Implementation Unit (R&B) and Project Management Support (PMS) teams to conduct weekly site visits to closely monitor progress and ensure adherence to timelines.
The CEO further stressed the need for streamlined coordination with key stakeholder departments, particularly the Health Department, to ensure seamless execution of works and timely integration of services.
Additionally, the CEO instructed the PIU to expedite procurement of medical, electrical and mechanical equipment, so that installation can proceed in sync with civil works as part of the integrated health sector project.
Senior officers including the Chief Engineer, PWD (R&B) (Central) Superintending Engineer, PWD (R&B) Central, Project Manager J&KERA Kashmir, Executive Engineer PWD (R&B) Central, Deputy Project Manager J&KERA Kashmir and other officials from PWD (R&B) and J&KERA accompanied the CEO during the site inspection.
