In its constant endeavour to provide uninterrupted water supply and sewerage infrastructure and to keep pace with the growing water demands in the national Capital, Delhi Deputy
Chief Minister Manish Sisodia on Sunday laid the foundation stone of underground reservoir (UGR) and a booster pumping station (BPS) at Patparganj with 110 lakh litre capacity.
Addressing the gathering, Sisosia said that with the commencing of the project, uninterrupted water supply would be ensured in the area. “We have been working on the project for two years and feeling happy to inaugurate it. This project is scheduled to be completed in 24 months but I request authorities and officials to complete it before the deadline,” he said.
The project has been designed to carter the need of people considering future population growth in the area in coming 15- 20 years, Sisodia said.
He also announced to open a Mohalla Clinic to provide healthcare facilities in the surrounding areas.
The move came in line with the objectives of the Delhi Government to improve water supply in the city and the providing better living conditions in the area, a senior Delhi Jal Board official said.
The official said that the project is another brick in the consistent efforts of the Delhi Government to bring such areas into its improved water supply network. “The Board is trying its best to provide consumers with an efficient water management system and has rationalised water distribution in the national capital,” he said.
The work of 110 lakh liters capacity UGR & BPS and laying of peripheral main in Patparganj would be completed within 24 months and would benefit more than one lakh residents of the area.
Once completed, the project will benefit more than one lakh residents living in areas such as Acharya Niketan, Pratap Nagar, Shashi Garden, Jawahar Mohalla, Bismil Camp, Pandav Nagar and adjoining areas.
The total cost to be incurred on this project is approximately 30.34 crores.
Vice Chairman Dinesh Mohaniya and senior officials of the Delhi Jal Board (DJB) also attended the function.