With the functioning of LPG cylinder bottling units returning to normal at Udayamperoor plant, the Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) officials are taking extra measures to ensure safety at the unit.
According to officials, an additional parking space will be developed at the plant to accommodate bullet tankers and cylinder-laden trucks.
IOC plant manager Gireesh Kumar told Express that the 20,000-sq ft parking area will be located on the northern part of the plant. “We have started soil tests for the parking lot. Currently, we can accommodate only 40 vehicles at a time. But, the new parking lot is expected to accommodate more than 60 vehicles. The work will begin soon,” he said.
Gireesh added that considering the constant flow of vehicles in and out of the plant, they have decided to build a new one-way road.
“More than 40 bulk tankers and 150 trucks ply to and fro everyday. The new path will be constructed from the northern area, where the new parking space will be developed, connecting the Mulanthuruthy road. The old path can be used as way in and new path as way out,” he said.
Another IOC official said the company was planning to renovate the K K Kottapan Road connecting the plant. “The road connects the IOC Junction to the eastern area of the plant. This ensures smooth flow of vehicles to the plant. As it is a public road, we have brought it to the notice of the panchayat authorities and they have agreed to renovate it,” he added.
Meanwhile, the transformer placed by Kerala State Electricity Board at the IOC junction near Udayamperoor will be replaced.
Earlier, City Express had reported that the transformer was proving to be a huge risk to the residents as a lot of tanker lorries ply through the road. “We will provide financial aid to the KSEB, he added.
The official said closed circuit cameras will be placed inside the plant. “The cameras will have the capacity to record week-long activities. This will help monitor the movement of staff inside the plant,” he said.
Moreover, the IOC junction and entire area near the plant will strictly be observed as a no-smoking area.
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