Indian city seeks outside help with mass demolitions.
Illegal buildings in Navi Mumbai may soon be blown up through controlled explosions if the City and Industrial Development Corporation (Cidco) has its way. Cidco is scouting for international firms who will help in demolishing illegal or old buildings in Navi Mumbai through the implosion technique.
“We are looking out for companies which will help us carry out demolition activity through the implosion technique,” Cidco chief PRO Mohan Ninawe said.
Cidco and many other state government agencies carry out demolition with the help of labourers and heavy equipment but this is time-consuming. The heavy equipment can only be of use till a certain height of the building.
“We use workers to demolish structures. However, we can demolish only three-storey structures with these resources,” said chief controller of unauthorised construction Sumant Bhange.
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