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Water board to sever illegal connections

Wednesday, 25 August 2010 04:21 administrator
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The Hindu      25.08.2010

Water board to sever illegal connections

Special Correspondent

There are an estimated 1.2 lakh illegal connections in the surrounding municipalities

Hyderabad: It is operation disconnection at the Water Board. Upset at the poor response to its illegal connection regularisation scheme, the Board has decided to crack the whip in right earnest. It has set up 16 disconnection gangs, one per each circle, to go after the consumers drawing water illegally.

During the last 40 days only 495 persons have applied for regularisation of their connections. The scheme was launched with a view to offer an one time opportunity to people to regularise their connections by paying the penalty. But the lukewarm response has baffled the officials.

It is estimated that roughly 1.2 lakh illegal connections exist in the surrounding municipalities. “We are left with no option but to disconnect the supply”, said Board managing director, M. Jagadeeshwar Rao.

Members of the disconnection gangs are given red shirts for identification. Armed with crowbars and shovels they are swiftly moving to their targets and disconnecting supply. The Board has set a target of 200 disconnections per division. The last date for regularisation is September 14.

Last Updated on Wednesday, 25 August 2010 04:23
 

Need to speed up Mango water supply project: Roy

Tuesday, 24 August 2010 11:05 administrator
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The Pioneer  24.08.2010

Need to speed up Mango water supply project: Roy

PNS | Jamshedpur

Senior BJP leader Saryu Roy on Monday said there is an urgent need to expedite Mango water supply project work. He said that as per plans the project needs to be completed by August 2011. Though Jusco MD had claimed to finish the project in 1.5 years.

“I inspected the site of the project, involving an investment of `64.18 crore, and found that the work of only `25 crore have been done and the contractors have only received `6.70 crore. Though `8 crore were released in May by the Urban Development department but it is still kept at the district treasury. Immediate steps need to be taken release the fund to bring pace into the project,” noted Roy,while addressing the media.

The former legislature also expressed concerns that the 40 per cent of the drawing and designs is yet to be approved by the concerned authorities. He said that if immediate approval is not given the project might get delayed.

It may be mentioned that the Mango water supply scheme was commissioned by the Public Health Engineering Department, Govt of Bihar, in the year 1984. The revised administrative approval of this scheme was accorded by the Urban Development Department, Jharkhand Government which was followed a Contract agreement signed on August24, 2009.

With the project completion period of 24 months from the date of signing the agreement, the contract value stands for `64.18 crores and involves Operation and Maintenance (O&M) of six months from the date of completion of the project.

The work entails Jusco to survey, design and construct of water treatment plant complete with civil, mechanical and electrical works under urban supply scheme.

This ambitious project, once completed will cater to the drinking water requirements of 1, 98,500 people (Projected population 2009) from the Subernarekha river in and around Mango.

Last Updated on Tuesday, 24 August 2010 11:07
 

Narrow roads, water woes haunt residents

Tuesday, 24 August 2010 10:42 administrator
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The New Indian Express  24.08.2010

Narrow roads, water woes haunt residents

BANGALORE: The residents of Yashwantpur ward expect the Bruhat Bangalore Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) to come to their rescue without any further delay. Many areas in this ward lack basic amenities such as drinking water, good roads and clean drains.

The area near Yashwantpur circle looks suffocating with parked vehicles occupying major part of the road. With pedestrians straying on to the road, motorists find it tough to go towards Mathikere. “One needs at least five minutes to pass through this small lane due to lack of space for vehicular movement,” said S Narayan, a two-wheeler rider.

Most of the drains are either clogged with silt or are under repair. Workers repairing the drain on the 5th Cross of L N Colony is a common sight. “We expect the BBMP to complete the development works as early as possible to avoid inconvenience,” said  Ramanna, a resident.

There is an acute shortage of water at 2nd Cross of Gurukula. The defunct borewell at Gurukula, showcases the irresponsible attitude  of the BBMP officials. Another borewell became redundant due to lack of power connection to draw water from it. “It has been lying idle for quite some time. Recently, the BBMP authorities visited the spot and promised to provide power connection to the borewell. We want the BBMP to act quickly to mitigate water problems,” said Varalakshmi, a resident of I Main, II Cross of L N Colony.

Echoing Valrakshmi’s opinion, Baby, a house wife said that residents are not receiving sufficient water. “The water is not sufficient for us. The BWSSB or the BBMP has to take measures to supply us adequate water,” said Baby.

However, Muniratna, Corporator, said that he had been supplying water through two water tankers round the clock. “I am supplying water on my own. I have appointed four drivers to ensure the supply 24x7. I am taking measures in all areas of Yashwantpur ward,” said Muniratna.

The corporator has also claimed of preparing a plan to make Yashwantpur as a model ward not only in Bangalore city but also across the state. “I spent my own money to ensure the residents of Yashwantpur ward free from monsoon-related woes. Earlier, a little rain was enough to make life miserable for the residents staying at the low-lying areas. The silt was not removed from drains for many years. I ensured cleaning of drains that were clogged with silt and garbage,’’ said the corporator.

Last Updated on Tuesday, 24 August 2010 10:44
 
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