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Brahmapuram plant to be fenced

Staff Reporter

Lid to be provided to leachet tank

Flies, pests to be controlled at plant
Green belt to be set up

KOCHI: The fencing and compound wall of the Brahmapuram solid waste treatment plant will be completed on a time-bound manner. A decision to this effect was taken at a review meeting of the functioning of the plant. The meeting was convened by Kochi Mayor Mercy Williams and was attended by secretary of the Kochi Corporation, Mini Antony and the Health Officer, Dr. C. G. Elizabeth among others.

It was also decided at the meeting that the president of the Vadavukode-Puthencruz panchayat should be invited to the review meeting. Directions will be issued to the Andhra Pradesh Technology Development Corporation (APTDC) to provide a lid to the leachet tank and the leachet will be used for making compost. A monthly health check up camp will be held for ATTDC staff. The staff will also be provided boots, gloves, mask and uniform. Health camps will also be held for the residents of the area where the plant is situated. Measures for controlling flies and pests in the have been introduced at the Plant, a note issued by the Mayor said.A meeting will also be convened to review the progress of the green belt that is being set up around the plant.

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