RCC implements Tk 4.27b projects

RAJSHAHI, Sept 17 (BSS): Rajshahi City Corporation (RCC) at present is implementing five major projects involving Tk 4.27 billion aiming to bringing a qualitative change particularly in the field of infrastructural and environmental elevation in the metropolis.

The projects are infrastructural development, city Bhaban construction, midtown road widening, east-west connecting road and drainage.

The city corporation has also planned three other major projects at an estimated cost of around Tk 8.0 billion which are in the pipeline at present.

City Mayor Mosaddeque Hossain Bulbul revealed this while speaking at a press conference to mark his one-year of office here today (Wednesday).

"We are committed to building the city planned way for improving living and livelihood condition of the citizens. We need full-length support of the government for successful implementation of the adopted projects," he added.

As per the commitment of making the city green, clean and healthy, all the projects will implemented in planned way.

Mayor Bulbul said constructions of at least three multi-storied commercial buildings are expected to be completed by next June. Those will contribute to boost the city's revenue earning.

"We are planning to enhance the area of revenue collection to meet up our expenditure. Mobile towers will be brought under the city tax network," Mr Bulbul said.