Kalikot Municipality Building Construction Causes Landslide Risk
Summary
Construction of Khandachakra Municipality’s administrative building in Kalikot has triggered a landslide, putting seven nearby houses at high risk and disrupting work on the project. Officials say a retaining wall will be built after completion, while road authorities and the federal government have been urged to address the safety and compensation issues.
Key Points
- A landslide during foundation digging for Khandachakra Municipality’s new administrative building in Serapata, Manma has put nearby homes and the main road at risk.
- Deputy Mayor Ganesh Bahadur Shahi says the danger can be reduced after the building is completed and a wall is built behind it.
- Road authorities had already warned the municipality that the construction violated National Highway standards and could endanger road safety and public investment.
- The seven-story building is being built by Kathmandu-based RNCS Builders for Rs 19.62 crore under a three-year contract.
