LPG shortage hits Chennai Metro Rail’s phase II construction work
Construction contractors for the Chennai Metro Rail Phase II project are facing significant delays due to a shortage of commercial LPG cylinders. To maintain progress, some workers have resorted to using firewood for cooking in camps, while others have invested in electrical appliances.
Why it matters
Infrastructure projects are vulnerable to global supply chain disruptions, which can lead to increased costs and project timelines being extended.
LPG shortage has also hit Chennai Metro Rail’s contractors who have been carrying out construction work across the city for the upcoming 118.9-km phase II project. Now, to manage the shortage, some of them have been using firewood for cooking purposes in the workers’ camp.
The article reports on a logistical issue affecting a public infrastructure project without taking a political stance.
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