By Deepa Xavier | Director - Programs
In January, 2010 a Construction Consultant Company was engaged to monitor the progress and quality of execution of the construction of shelter homes in Amangal. They reported that the work being carried out using that alternate /low cost technology did not promise ground stability and the safety of the structure would be questionable. Based on this report, the contract with Habitat Technologies was rescinded. A construction company following conventional technology has been engaged after due diligence. The new company has started work on all structures started simultaneously following traditional norms. IPMC continues to monitor the quality and progress. The quality and speed of work is promising – all the buildings have been marked, excavated. The columns and pillars have come up. Construction is scheduled to be completed by end of December 2010. Security personnel have been deployed to ensure safety of construction material at site. Fencing has been put all around the property. We continue to contend with pressure from landlord of the shelter homes. Meanwhile, furniture requirements for the upcoming childrens home and school in the new premises viz., Bunker beds (in steel), classroom benches (wood & metal) have been manufactured by survivors of trafficking at the livelihood skills unit. Challenges encountered - Mahbubnagar District, where Amangal village is located, there is a ban on excavation of sand. To overcome this hurdle, a representation was given to the Chief Minister. With his intervention and special consideration, permission has been granted for procuring sand from designated locations. - The local villages raised an objection to the construction layout as it would come in the way of their movement and cattle grazing. An agreement was reached whereby a strip of land along one side of the plot has been given up in exchange for another portion which will serve as a backyard with a garden for meditation. Emerging Challenges The following components that have emerged as necessities have not been budgeted for - - A 12 feet high compound wall with solar wiring on top to make the facility secure - Integrating technology for renewable energy sources for sustainability of the facility – viz., rain harvesting, bio-gas and solar lighting – as this was not budgeted. - to make the new shelter accessible for victims in the city We thank all our supporters for their support and contributions. Your show of strength continues to encourage us...
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