Imagine Panaji Smart City Development Ltd. (IPSCDL) has announced the successful completion of construction of a new concrete road at St. Inez, meeting the High Court-mandated deadline of May 31, 2025. The road is now open to the public, representing a key milestone in Panaji’s ongoing infrastructure transformation under the Smart City Mission.
A particularly challenging 200-metre stretch—from Taad Maad to the Tonca Sewage Treatment Plant (STP)—was a focal point of the project. This segment required extensive underground utility works, including the installation of a 710-mm diameter trunk sewerage line.
This critical upgrade is expected to significantly enhance the area’s sanitation and waste-water management systems. Additional infrastructure works included the construction of manholes, house connection chambers, utility ducts, and service crossings.
The project’s success was made possible through close co-ordination with multiple utility departments to ensure uninterrupted essential services such as water, electricity and gas. The team also had to navigate complex geological conditions, including loose soil and a high water table. These factors required advanced dewatering techniques and robust shoring methods to stabilize excavation zones and ensure safety.
Importantly, IPSCDL ensured that the shrine at St. Inez and the iconic banyan tree adjacent to it remained completely untouched, demonstrating a strong commitment to preserving local heritage and environmental sensitivity.
The road surface has been completed using high-grade, durable concrete, with the addition of footpaths to enhance pedestrian safety. With the project now complete, the new road is fully traffic-ready—facilitating smoother vehicular movement, improved stormwater drainage and safer passage for both motorists and pedestrians, stated a press release.
