Residents have raised concerns over several issues plaguing their neighborhood, including choked stormwater pipes, non-functional streetlights, poorly maintained parks, and illegal encroachment by vendors, highlighting a lack of civic attention.
Aerocity, a prime neighborhood, remains deprived of basic amenities, leaving thousands of residents struggling even after more than five years of making it their home.
The maintenance of Aerocity’s 10 blocks, home to nearly 1,500 families, is managed by Larsen and Toubro (L&T), a global leader in infrastructure services.
Aerocity residents have voiced multiple grievances, including blocked stormwater pipes, poorly maintained parks, and rampant wild overgrowth. They highlight the absence of internal footpaths and periphery berms, or their deteriorated state. The area also lacks basic amenities like benches, canopies, and swings for children, while stray cattle and herders roam freely. Additionally, GMADA has failed to construct essential facilities such as a bus stop, dispensary, milk booth, police post, and community center.
“The poor infrastructure is a major concern,” said Ranjit Malhotra, who is building a house in Block H. He also criticized the lengthy and inefficient procedure for water and sewerage connections, which he claims unfairly burdens the allottees.He alleged that GMADA had failed to control street vendors occupying the main road illegally. “They are using public utilities like electricity panels and street poles to advertise without permission, ruining the look of homes and parks,” he said.
Block A president Vasudev Gupta voiced concerns over the dangers of dangling electricity wires, calling them a significant hazard. He further noted that the absence of routine fogging for mosquitoes and pests, compels residents to remain indoors in the evening and early morning.
Kuldeep Singh Issapuri, president of Block J, criticized the state of Aerocity’s infrastructure, stating, “The sewerage system is poorly managed, stormwater pipes are clogged, and parks are in a neglected state without any maintenance.”
Bhupinder Singh, president of Block H, highlighted several infrastructure issues in Aerocity. He alleged that only 60% of the streetlights were functional, while most electricity panels for meters were either missing, damaged, or in urgent need of replacement. “Adding to the residents’ woes are the damaged high and low-tension power lines, leading to prolonged power cuts. The absence of three-phase power lines and a dedicated grid for Aerocity further worsens the situation,” he stated.
GMADA Chief Engineer Davinder Singh clarified that L&T is accountable for the maintenance work, and GMADA will seek a report from them. He further emphasized that for the dispensary, police post, and community center, the respective departments should contact GMADA officers to arrange the sites.
Ravi Kumar, the L&T project manager for Aerocity, responded by saying, “Allottees are responsible for blocking the sewerage by dumping construction materials over manholes, which also damages our power cables frequently. On the other hand, park maintenance is being carried out regularly.”