VIJAYAWADA: Construction of the Sri Venkateswara Swamy temple at Venkatapalem in Amaravati has picked up pace with TTD joint executive officer Dr A Sarath stepping up supervision through frequent surprise inspections, as the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) aims to complete the project before the Godavari Pushkarams in 2027.During his inspection of the temple construction works on Sunday night, Dr Sarath reviewed the progress with engineering officials and contractors and directed them to complete all components within the stipulated deadlines. His close monitoring has intensified pressure on contractors to meet construction targets and avoid delays.He expressed satisfaction over the progress of the compound walls and gopurams on the northern, southern and western sides. Dr Sarath, however, expressed serious displeasure over the pace of work on the eastern gopuram. He instructed the contractor to accelerate construction and ensure its completion within the scheduled timeframe.“Every component of the temple must be completed within the stipulated deadline. Contractors and engineering officials should work in close coordination to ensure that there are no delays,” Dr Sarath said.“Given the importance of the temple and the target of completing it before the Godavari Pushkarams in 2027, I will continue to closely monitor the progress through inspections and reviews,” he said.The JEO also directed officials to expedite construction of the Ranganayaka Mandapam, Vahana Mandapam, temple tank (Pushkarini), Sri Anjaneya Swamy temple and Ratha Mandapam. He stressed that all these structures should be completed according to the planned schedule without compromising construction quality.The Amaravati temple, being built by TTD at Venkatapalem in the state capital region, is an important spiritual infrastructure project intended to provide devotees with access to the worship of Lord Venkateswara.Dr Sarath was received by temple officials and priests on his arrival at the site. After inspecting the works and reviewing the progress, he offered prayers to the deity, and the priests presented him with teertha prasadam.Temple inspector Ramakrishna, assistant Rohit, priests, engineering officials and contractors participated in the inspection.