The Hindu 13.07.2009
Augmenting potable water supply
Staff ReporterCorpn. launches
Rs. 5.88 - crore project
ERODE: Erode Corporation has launched pipeline laying project to augment drinking water supply.
A release says to improve water supply from the current alternate days to daily basis, the civic body is implementing a project for Rs. 5.88 crore.
The funding comes as grant as well as loan: Government grant Rs. 3.7 crore; interest-free loan Rs. 1.58 crore; and local body contribution Rs. 58 lakh. The release says the work involves laying pipeline and rider main in zones four, five, six, seven, eight, nine and 10. It also includes construction of a booster station and purchase of motor and other equipment.
At the launch of the project, the civic body’s mayor, deputy mayor, commissioner, corporation engineer and others participated.
