Talks still on Waste Management Corp, Fomento on Sonsodo: Michael

11 Jan 2020 07:21 PM

After Margao Municipal Council gives nod to to restart remediation of garbage at Sonsodo, the MMC has handed over two plots belonging to council to dump treated waste, Solid Waste Management Minister Michael Lobo said.



He also said that at present Goa Solid Waste Management corporation is looking after remediation of remaining dump and Fomento is supposed to be dealing with everyday waste.


But Fomento cannot handle it, he said.


Lobo said two plots have been handed over to GSWMC by MMC.


Treated waste would be dumped there and it would be covered. A small machine with the capacity of 25,000 tonnes will be installed at Sonsodo to treat the dump.


He says talks are going with the Fomento and GWMC will take over Sonsodo treatment once Fomento Green exits.  

Desk: Sameep Narvekar | Camera: Shyam Chari



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