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Chandigarh Revises Tender Rules to Boost C&D Plant Bidders

Representative AI image CHANDIGARH: After three unsuccessful attempts to find bidders, the municipal corporation (MC) has revised its tender conditions and issued a new bid to operate the Construction and Demolition (C&D) waste plant under a revenue model, aiming to attract interested parties. These adjustments were made following a pre-bid meeting aimed at understanding the lack of interest from firms in previous tenders. “Based on the feedback received, we have implemented minor alterations to the terms and conditions. The new tender has been released and will be opened soon. We are optimistic about receiving responses this time,” said MC sources.…

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Ludhiana to Build Construction and Demolition Waste Plant

Representative image created by AI LUDHIANA: After years of delays, Ludhiana’s civic authorities have launched a long-awaited construction and demolition (C&D) waste processing plant, aimed at tackling the city’s issue of illegally dumped construction debris. Located in Dhandhari, the facility was inaugurated on Wednesday after an inspection by Municipal Corporation Commissioner Aaditya Dachalwal and senior officials. The project, worth ₹7.39 crore (A$1.3 million), was funded under the Swachh Bharat Mission and the Smart City Mission, and is designed to process up to 100 tonnes of construction waste daily. “This plant will enhance cleanliness throughout the city,” stated Commissioner Dachalwal. “We…

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Ludhiana to Soon Inaugurate Construction Waste Plant

Representative Image LUDHIANA: Several highly anticipated projects by the civic body are set for inauguration and will soon be accessible to the public. The all-weather swimming pool and the construction and demolition waste plant have been completed, while the basketball court is nearing its finish. Officials anticipate that the remaining work will take another week. The construction and demolition (C&D) waste plant located in Dhandhari was originally part of the Smart City Mission but later transitioned to the Swachh Bharat Mission due to rising costs and structural changes. Initially budgeted at Rs 2.69 crore, the project faced challenges when the…