IPSCDL Delivers St. Inez Road Project on Time as per High Court Deadline
Panaji, May 31, 2025: Imagine Panaji Smart City Development Ltd. (IPSCDL) has successfully completed the construction of a new concrete road at St. Inez, meeting the High Court-mandated deadline of May 31, 2025. The road is now open to the public, representing a key milestone in Panaji’s ongoing
infrastructure transformation under the Smart City Mission.
A particularly challenging 200-meter stretch—from Taad Maad to the Tonca Sewage Treatment Plant (STP)—was a focal point of the project. This segment required extensive underground utility works, including the installation of a 710-mm diameter trunk sewerage line. This critical upgrade is expected to significantly enhance the area's sanitation and wastewater management systems. Additional infrastructure works included the construction of manholes, house connection chambers, utility ducts, and service crossings.
The project’s success was made possible through close coordination with multiple utility departments to ensure uninterrupted essential services such as water, electricity and gas. The team also had to navigate complex geological conditions, including loose soil and a high water table. These factors required advanced dewatering techniques and robust shoring methods to stabilize excavation zones and ensure safety.
Importantly, IPSCDL ensured that the shrine at St. Inez and the iconic banyan tree adjacent to it remained completely untouched, demonstrating a strong commitment to preserving local heritage and environmental sensitivity.
The road surface has been completed using high-grade, durable concrete, with the addition of footpaths to enhance pedestrian safety. With the project now complete, the new road is fully traffic-ready—facilitating smoother vehicular movement, improved stormwater drainage and safer passage for both motorists
and pedestrians.
