The Indian Express 02.08.2012
PCMC diary: Pavana dam half-full
Pavana dam that provides water to 17 lakh residents of
Pimpri-Chinchwad is nearly 50 per cent full after Wednesday’s heavy
rain. Irrigation officials on Wednesday said the dam region received 254
mm rain in the last 24 hours. By Wednesday afternoon, the dam was 47
per cent full. On Tuesday, the dam was 39 per cent full. Officials said
the storage will take care of water requirement for at least five-six
months. Unlike Pune, which receives drinking water from four dams,
Pimpri-Chinchwad receives water only from Pavana. The PCMC is trying to
get water from Pavana dam through a water pipeline project. After last
year’s firing in Maval, the project has been stalled. In summer when
Pune faced water cuts, there were no cuts in Pimpri-Chinchwad as the dam
had sufficient water.
PCMC to implement ITS
Pimpri-Chinchwad Municipal Corporation has decided to implement
the Intelligent Traffic System.The move is aimed at effective
implementation of Bus Rapid Transit System. Civic officials said ITS
will ensure the system is set up at bus terminals and on buses. Besides,
it will also implement automatic fare collection. Passengers will also
get bus information through SMS. “Commuters will also get pre-paid
ticket cards which they can swipe at their destinations,” officials
said. Last week, the PCMC standing committee approved appointment of a
consultant for the ITS project. In the first phase, PCMC plans to start
BRTS on Pune-Mumbai Highway and Aundh-Ravet Road.
JNNURM team visits
Last week, a four-member team of JNNURM officials visited the
PCMC headquarters to review development works carried out by the civic
body. JNNURM director Anand Mohan told PCMC officials to make certain
changes in its computerised system that will resolve citizens’
complaints in quick time. Municipal Commissioner Dr Shrikar Pardeshi
briefed the team about development plans being carried out by the civic
body. The team expressed satisfaction about the works being carried out
under e-governance. Pardeshi said PCMC administration reviews the
development works every week and initiates corrective steps.
New bund on Pavana
Pavana river, which is the lifeline of Pimpri-Chinchwad, will get
a new bund. PCMC has decided to construct the bund in view of the fact
that the existing bund set up in 1947 at Raveth has developed cracks.
Civic officials said once the bund is set up, water storage will
improve. PCMC lifts 425 MLD from the river at Ravet.
