Hello Goanetters,
I firmly believe that in addition to the main Four Lane Highway, discussed
and sanctioned for the Pernem to Canacona distance of NH17; the following
should be planned and carried out as soon as possible for Goa's development,
and the convenience of tourists and residents alike!
1) One additional Bridge each crossing the Mandovi and the Zuari rivers and
possibly closer to the mouths of these two challenging rivers, to facilitate
and take care of the ever growing traffic along this route.
2) A dual lane highway with scenic divider in the middle and foothpaths
either side, for the North Goa tourist belt: from Aguada to Baga, in the
first instance and then this could be extended across the creek to further
northern coastal tourist belt. This in turn should be connected by a similar
road from Calangute to Povorim NH17.
3) A dual lane Highway with scenic divider and foothpaths either side, for
the booming South Goa coastal belt from Velsao to Mobor Cavelossim; this
again should be connected by a similar road from Colva to Madgao, on the
NH17.
This way Goa will have added to its infrastructure in keeping with world
trends and standards; and added to its scenic drives, and convenience, along
the coastal tourist belts to begin with.
Then with an upgraded Dabolim Airport, uninterrupted electric power supply
24/7, as also continual water supply, and non fail telephone and internet
services, Goa could make it to the top Tourists destinations of the world.
Goa has picked up; but let us realise the full potential for Goa, to be
among the top ten modern and satisfactory tourist places on earth.
Cheers!
Nasci Caldeira
Melbourne
Down Under
