Godavari water supply | Hyderabad, Nov. 9 (Maxim News): Hyderabad Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board (HMWSSB) Managing Director Ashok Reddy has directed officials to complete Godavari water pipeline connection works by November 15.
The project aims to bring an additional 40 million gallons per day (MGD) of Godavari water to Hyderabad. The move is intended to prevent drinking water supply disruptions as water availability in the Singur-Manjeera sources declines.
Ashok Reddy inspected the ongoing pipeline connection works at Ghanpur on Monday. He reviewed the progress and instructed officials to meet the deadline without any extension.
He made it clear that the November 15 deadline would not be extended, even by a single day.
Pipeline Works to Continue Round the Clock
The HMWSSB chief directed officials to execute pipeline construction simultaneously from both ends. He said completing the connection was more important than measuring the distance covered by individual contractors.
He added that payment adjustments between construction agencies could be examined later. For now, officials must give priority to completing the work.
Ashok Reddy ordered teams to work in three eight-hour shifts throughout the day and night. Separate teams must handle each shift to ensure uninterrupted construction.
He also directed officials to arrange floodlights, machinery and other facilities for night operations.
Road Crossing Works Given Priority
The MD instructed officials to prioritise road crossing works required for pipeline installation. He asked them to begin road cutting at night after securing necessary permissions and safety arrangements.
Officials were asked to make the route ready for pipe installation within two to three days. He also directed them to deploy two or three additional specialised work teams.
Mission Bhagiratha and Forest Department Coordination
Ashok Reddy directed officials to coordinate continuously with the Mission Bhagiratha and Forest Department. Their support would be required for technical assistance, machinery and manpower.
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He also asked officials to divert technical experts, workers, excavators and drilling equipment from ongoing Godavari project works wherever necessary.
If required, work in other locations could be temporarily suspended. The machinery, vehicles and staff from those locations should be deployed for the Ghanpur pipeline project.
Alternative Water Source for Hyderabad
The HMWSSB is accelerating the project amid concerns over declining water availability in the Singur-Manjeera sources. El Niño conditions have added to concerns about water availability.
Ashok Reddy said officials must use available water resources efficiently. He stressed the need to supply Godavari water to areas dependent on Singur-Manjeera sources.
He also directed officials to monitor construction progress daily. Any technical problems must be resolved immediately.
The MD said timely completion was linked to the reputation of the Water Board. He asked officials and contractors to take full responsibility for meeting the deadline.
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The project is expected to facilitate the supply of an additional 40 MGD of Godavari water to Hyderabad once the pipeline connection is completed. (Maxim News)
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