Chandigarh: If all goes well, the Sector 26 grain market will have a much saner monsoon in the times to come. The UT administration has initiated work on upgrade of the storm water drainage system in the Sector 26 grain market. The work, for which tenders have been floated, will be done at a cost of Rs 2 crore. It has a deadline of six months.The work is part of the Rs 12 crore upgrade of grain market infrastructure.The administration is addressing the market’s most persistent problem — waterlogging and poor sanitation. Officials expect the upgraded system to bring significant relief during the monsoon season.Tenders floated by the engineering department include repair and reconstruction of internal cement concrete roads in the mandi complex. “It aims to eliminate chronic potholes, reduce dust nuisance, and ease vehicle movement — issues that have long plagued transporters and traders,” said official.Installation of a modern CCTV surveillance network is also underway under the Rs 57.1 lakh project. Once operational, the cameras are expected to strengthen security, improve traffic regulation, and help monitor daily market activities.Several supporting works have already been executed or are nearing completion. These include maintenance and upgrade of vegetable auction platforms, construction of onion and potato auction platforms, installation of entry and exit barricades with overhead barriers, chain-link fencing around parking zones, development of new scooter parking, and construction of a temporary store and chowkidar room. Safety railings are also being installed around grain auction platforms, while lighting upgrades in the market have been completed.
