First time in the State, water harvesting arrangements have been made at Shivpuri-Jhansi four-lane tracks. This was done to regular fall down in water level and PWD engineers have played important role according to their technical knowledge.
In the meeting which was conducted earlier with the residents of Gwalior, Industrialists, School and college organisers it was discussed as how to recharge the water level during rains and it will be helpful to increase the water level. On the proposal of water harvesting, 50 people have given their consent and also helped in financially.
With their contribution both the sides of four lane tracks at forty different places water harvesting was done, with an estimated expense of `17 lakh.
It was informed that at Jhansi road area and Shivpuri link road side water level is at 300 ft. From Malwa Engineering College to Vicky Factory via Chaudhary Dhabha 14.20kms constructions cost comes to `100 crore. Around 15.20 metre wide four-lane tracks, one feet drainage system was constructed and at every 200meters water harvesting kit was constructed and it was connected with the pipe. Under the water harvesting kit 60feet pipe will be installed so that the water can absorb by land and it will recharge the land simultaneously. Nearby harvesting kit plantation was done.
Executive Engineer GV Mishra said that at 40 places, water harvesting was constructed side by road and it is the first time that we have taken this step and after the positive result, we will plan on other respective roads.