Div Com inspects physical work progress on Z- Morh tunnel

 

Initiates blast for first break through of tunnel

GANDERBAL, MARCH 11 (PTK) Divisional Commissioner, Kashmir, Pandurang K. Plole today visited under construction Z- Morh tunnel where he initiated blast for first break through of the Z-Morh Tunnel between West Portal and the Ventilation Tunnel Portal in presence of Deputy Commissioner Ganderbal, Shafqat Iqbal and General Manager(P), NHIDCL, V. K. Pandey.

After initiating the blast, the Div Com reviewed the ongoing work on ground. He was briefed about the progress made on various works of Z-Morh tunnel including construction of approach roads, lanes, protective walls, drains besides other works of project.

After on ground review of East & West Portals of Z-Morh tunnel the Divisional Commissioner stressed upon speeding up the construction work by the engaged contractor and was assured that Z-Morh escape tunnel will be ready for controlled movement by November this year.

Pertinently, the opening of Z-Morh escape tunnel facilitate locals and tourists to access Sonamarg during winter season as well. Among others, ACR Ganderbal, SDM Kangan, ARO Ganderbal and officials from NHIDCL accompanied the Divisional Commissioner. (PTK)

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