Gurugram, Sep 29 (PTI) The water network in New Gurugram is expected to improve significantly with the commissioning of a new boosting station in Sector 72 next month, officials said on Tuesday.
The facility, being constructed by the Gurugram Metropolitan Development Authority (GMDA), will supply 95 MLD of water to Sectors 58 to 80.
This was revealed in the 13th District Coordination Committee Meeting chaired by D S Dhesi, Principal Advisor to the Haryana government for Urban Development, on Tuesday at the mini secretariat here, according to an official statement.
Dhesi said that commissioning the boosting station will substantially enhance water supply in one of the city’s rapidly developing residential belts.
Gurugram Metropolitan Development Authority (GMDA) Chief Engineer RS Jangra said the new station at Sector-72 will take over the supply load for Sectors 58 to 80 from the existing Sector 51 boosting station and supply 95 MLD of water to these sectors.
At present, around 720 MLD of potable water is being supplied across Gurugram from the water treatment plants at Chandu Budhera and Basai. After commissioning of the boosting station at Sector-72, the water supply capacity will be enhanced to 770 MLD.
At the meeting, it was said that GMDA has also awarded the work for Unit-4 of the Basai Water Treatment Plant, which will further enhance the city’s water treatment and supply capacity in the coming years.
The officials also reviewed measures to address waterlogging and urban flooding.
GMDA has engaged IIT-Delhi and consultant Nippon Koei to prepare a comprehensive plan for tackling flooding-related issues, while the Municipal Corporation of Gurugram (MCG) has engaged IIT-Gandhinagar for a similar assessment, statement said.
Dhesi stressed the need to shift the focus towards long-term water management through rainwater harvesting structures, injection wells, and restoration of natural water bodies and creation of pondage areas.
MCG officials said 32 water bodies have already been developed while 21 are in the development process.
As part of a pilot initiative, the GMDA is developing five rainwater harvesting structures, whose performance will be monitored during the monsoon to assess their effectiveness, the statement said.
The authority is further developing the Wazirabad Lake as a water storage and recharging facility.
During the meeting, the Haryana State Pollution Control Board (HSPCB) was directed to work proactively and intensify pollution control measures during the winter season.
Installation of web cameras and low-cost sensors has been made mandatory at pollution-emitting sites measuring more than 500 square metres in the district.
These cameras and sensors will be connected directly to the offices of the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) and the Pollution Control Board, enabling online monitoring of the concerned sites, it said.
Dhesi directed departments undertaking development works to expedite and complete their ongoing works before pollution-related restrictions imposed by CAQM come into effect, so that essential development projects do not face unnecessary delays due to restrictions in the winter season.
He further directed officials to ensure effective implementation of all pollution control measures on the ground and strengthen coordination among the concerned departments. PTI COR KSI
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