Versova locals want to fund watchtowers …Virat Singh I TNN
Mumbai: Versova Development Organisation (VEDEO) members are ready to fund watchtowers on Versova beach and are awaiting requisite permission from the authorities.
VEDEO member Ram Kotwalkar said, “We told BMC Kward officer Sunil Dhamne that we were ready to fund watchtowers on Versova beach and he directed the maintenance department officials to write a letter to the collector seeking permission for construction of the watchtower.’’
The organisation’s president S Swarn said, “Putting up a watchtower on Versova beach has been on our agenda for a long time. We want the BMC’s help in designing the watchtower and finding a suitable place on the beach where it can prove useful.’’ He was quick to add that residents would prefer the tower near the Dariya Mahal bungalow patch, where the beach was clean and visited by many.
VEDEO general secretary Sajini Malani agreed, “There is an urgent need for such a tower to help take care of the beach effectively and save lives.’’
K-ward officer Sunil Dhamne said, “I have asked for a letter to be sent to the collector seeking his permission for the construction of a watchtower. We will offer every feasible help to VEDEO.’’
SECURITY ON BEACH
RAMP EXTENSION
VEDEO members also have plans to extend the ramp on Barista Lane to prevent sand erosion. TNN