Tura (Meghalaya), June 2: A portion of the P.A. Sangma Sports Complex outer boundary wall near the Sewage Treatment Plant and Indoor Hall 2 which are presently under construction collapsed in the early this morning . The collapse of the wall has not impacted the main structure of the stadium at all.
The company Hindustan Steelworks Construction Ltd. (HSCL), responsible for the construction of the entire sports complex, has been directed to submit a detailed report on the incident.
The heavy rainfall resulted in a water catastrophe that subdued the provisional drainage systems that had been put up. The systems had been erected to regulate water collection, sanitation, and discharge from the STP tank, Indoor Hall 1, Indoor Hall 2, and the complex.
However, because the construction of these amenities is still ongoing, the permanent drainage solutions are yet to been fitted. It here gave an outlet to the water for a short distance, then choked by the rain, after that the wall fell over.
The collapsed wall was constructed as a temporary measure to demarcate and prevent possible encroachment of the land. Other constructions in that location is underway, and further updates will be provided after this office receives the report from the construction company.
The District Administration, West Garo Hills has undertaken immediate measures to ensure safety of residents in the surrounding area. A family affected by the collapse has been relocated and provided with temporary relief measures including suitable accommodation, supplies, and all necessary amenities. Further, the area has been secured and continuous on- ground monitoring of the situation is in progress. PHE are on site to support with the clearance of clogged pipes, and removal of mud/debris is underway.
