Ponnam Orders Drainage Plan for Husnabad Bus Station
Ponnam said plans were being prepared to resolve issues such as water stagnation and passenger inconvenience, adding that funds would be utilised judiciously.
Hyderabad: Transport Minister Ponnam Prabhakar on Thursday directed officials to prepare plans to address water stagnation at the Husnabad bus station, which is prone to inundation during heavy rain. During a visit to the depot, the minister interacted with passengers and reviewed bus services and amenities. Around 35,000 passengers use the facility daily and commuters face inconvenience during the monsoon due to flooding.
He instructed engineers and RTC officials to design an underground drain linking the storm-water channel behind the bus station to the roadside drainage system to prevent water accumulation within the premises. “The bus station earns substantial revenue and we plan to develop it further. A special plan is being prepared for the 2027 Godavari Pushkaralu,” the minister said.
He said plans were being prepared to resolve issues such as water stagnation and passenger inconvenience, adding that funds would be utilised judiciously. He noted that the station ranks high in terms of passenger footfall and revenue. “We are developing the RTC bus station in line with the town’s growth, driven by the industrial corridor and upcoming engineering, tourism and medical facilities,” he said.
The minister added that Husnabad, which is connected by four-lane roads to four district headquarters, would see further development, including upgrades to the drainage system. “We will develop the Husnabad bus station with modern facilities and infrastructure, on the lines of a large shopping mall,” he said.
RTC MD Nagi Reddy, municipal chairperson Dandi Lakshmi, vice-chairperson Chitteri Padma, councillors, RTC officials and local leaders were present.
