Assembly Speaker inspects construction of new Meghalaya Legislative Assembly building

Syllad | The Rising MeghalayaOctober 31, 2024

Meghalaya Assembly Speaker Thomas A Sangma on Thursday conducted an inspection of the under-construction new Assembly building at Mawdiangdiang. 

He was accompanied by the Commissioner & Secretary Dr. Andrew Simons, Secretary Malthus Sangma, and officers from the Meghalaya Assembly Secretariat.

The inspection was followed by a joint meeting with various line departments involved in the project.

The Speaker reviewed the progress of the main hall, where the erection of the steel structure is currently underway. 

The Speaker informed that a clear methodology and Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) have been established to ensure safety of workers and safety of the building. Special emphasis was placed on the safety of workers and the structural integrity of the building.

The Speaker stated that while overall progress has been satisfactory, the project has fallen behind schedule by approximately one month.

He stressed the importance of adhering to the new timeline, with no further extensions to be granted.

“The building construction is in its final stages, with 90% of the right wing, left wing, Speaker’s office, Chief Minister’s chamber, Secretariat office, and library nearly completed. The central wing, which includes the main hall, is still pending,” Speaker said.

He added that the contractor and the PMC have assured that the structure of the dome will be completed within the next 45 days, marking a significant milestone towards the building’s overall completion.