DUNBAR GROUND FACES THREAT DUE TO PRIVATE CONSTRUCTION

Residents in Hatton lamented about a private construction work, adjacent to the grounds would cause extensive damages to the Dunbar Playground, which was developed recently by the Economic Development Ministry at a cost of Rs.18 million. They said that the construction work was violating the street line regulations and obstructed the storm water drainage system.

Meanwhile, the athletes in the area said that the Dunbar Stadium would be lost to them before long. They were of the opinion that the owner of the building had encroached a part of the playground but the officials of the Urban Council continued to ignore the series of representations made to them in this regard.

However, the Hatton UC Chairman Alagamuttu Nandakumar said that he had received a complaint in this regard and he duly informed the owner of the building to erect a wall sep-

Meanwhile, the athletes in the area said that the Dunbar Stadium would be lost to them before long. They were of the opinion that the owner of the building had encroached a part of the playground

arating the playground and the building site. He also said the owner of the building had come to an agreement regarding the street line formalities and his building plan was subject to pending approval.

The Chairman ensured safety of the playground.