Kottayam: The waste disposal plant established by the municipality at Nagampadom at a cost of Rs 30 lakhs is lying neglected even five months after its inauguration in December. This is because the plant has so far not got power and water connections.
Another waste treatment plant, which was established at Kodimatha by spending an equal amount, is also non-functional.
The two plants were constructed by the previous municipal council and can process at least four tonnes of waste a day. The waste crisis in the town had intensified after the Vadavathoor dumping yard was closed and the accumulated waste caused worries to the public.
“The municipality should immediately apply for power connections for these plants. Otherwise, they will remain idle and will become useless,” said a councillor of the ruling front. Municipal chairman K.R.G. Varrier told Deccan Chronicle that the municipality would look into the issue and solve it soon.
