Northeast Desk, 3rd June: The Meghalaya government has called for a detailed explanation from Hindustan Steelworks Construction Ltd (HSCL) following the second collapse of a retaining wall at the PA Sangma stadium on June 2.
Isawanda Laloo, Director of Sports and Youth Affairs, stated that a section of the outer wall near the under-construction Sewage Treatment Plant (STP) and Indoor Hall 2 caved in early in the morning. Notably, the main stadium remained unaffected by the incident.
“The company HSCL, responsible for the construction of the entire sports complex, has been directed to submit a detailed report on the incident,” Laloo announced in an official statement.
The government attributed the collapse to heavy rains overwhelming the temporary drainage system established for ongoing construction work.
“The systems had been erected to regulate water collection, sanitation, and discharge from the STP tank, Indoor Hall 1, Indoor Hall 2, and the complex. However, because the construction of these amenities is still ongoing, the permanent drainage solutions are yet to be fitted,” the statement read.
It clarified that the collapsed section was a temporary boundary intended to prevent encroachment. Further updates will be provided upon receiving HSCL’s report.
In the meantime, the West Garo Hills administration has relocated one affected family to temporary accommodation with necessary supplies. The area has been secured, and debris clearing along with drain unclogging is underway under continuous monitoring.
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