Shillong, Dec 8: Constant monitoring of the progress of construction of the new Assembly building at Mawdiangdiang in New Shillong township has ensured steady advancement of the work, said Speaker Thomas A Sangma on Monday.
Speaking to reporters after chairing a monthly review meeting on the progress of construction, the Speaker said the new Assembly will be completed by June 2026.
“I am happy to share that the meeting was very productive. With these regular review meetings, we are able to monitor progress closely and identify what needs to be done as the construction moves forward,” he said.
He reaffirmed that the timeline for the completion of the main Assembly Hall remains unchanged, with June 2026 set as the target.
He added that once the main hall is completed, Assembly sessions can be convened at the new complex immediately thereafter.
Sangma also informed that he will conduct an onsite inspection of the project on December 11 to personally assess the pace and quality of construction work.
The meeting was attended by Deputy Chief Minister and Minister in charge of Parliamentary Affairs, Prestone Tynsong, Commissioner and Secretary, Meghalaya Legislative Assembly, Andrew Simons and senior officials from the Finance Department, Parliamentary Affairs Department, PWD (Buildings), NIC Meghalaya, and the officials from Meghalaya Legislative Assembly Secretariat.
