Kamal Ghorui
Bhubaneswar: The MLA residential complex in Bhubaneswar is expected to be completed by June 30, works minister Prithiviraj Harichandan said after reviewing the project on Wednesday.During his visit, the minister reviewed progress across the site and directed senior officials and the executing agency to expedite the remaining work. The project comprises six towers with a total of 300 flats. Of the 300 flats, 105 will be Type-7 units and 195 Type-6 units. The complex is being developed to accommodate 130 legislators and 170 senior officials.Official sources said the project will also include a sewage treatment plant, groundwater conservation measures and a green belt. Discussions were also held on construction of a 50-room clubhouse for guests.The new residential complex is coming up near the Odisha legislative assembly after demolition of old govt quarters and the single- and double-storey residential buildings meant for MLAs. The redevelopment is aimed at creating modern housing infrastructure for legislators and senior govt officials in the MLA colony area.The state cabinet has approved more than Rs 500 crore for the project.The project earlier drew concern over its slow progress and in Nov 2024, assembly speaker Surama Padhy visited the site and expressed dissatisfaction over the pace of construction.On Wednesday, Harichandan’s review meeting was attended by Ekamra MLA Babu Singh, works department’s principal secretary, Sanjay Kumar Singh, and other officials. “With construction now moving faster, the govt is targeting completion of the long-awaited residential complex by the end of June. Once finished, the project is expected to provide upgraded accommodation and supporting infrastructure in one of the most important administrative zones of the state capital,” an official, who attended the review meeting, said.
