Hyderabad, Oct. 31: HYDRAA has drawn up a plan to rejuvenate the historic Fox Sagar lake in Jeedimetla. The first phase of restoration works is estimated to cost Rs. 75 crore.
The project aims to restore the 129-year-old water body and remove encroachments. It also proposes reviving the lake’s natural features and developing a recreational destination.
The Hyderabad Disaster Response and Assets Protection Agency plans to transform Fox Sagar into a mini tank bund.
HYDRAA Commissioner A V Ranganath inspected the lake on Friday. The inspection came ahead of the proposed launch of restoration works by Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy.
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Speaking to the media, Ranganath said the state government was committed to restoring the historic Nizam-era lake.
HYDRAA | Fox Sagar Holds Historical Significance
Fox Sagar was constructed in 1897 and served as a major water source for the region.
It was among the prominent water bodies before reservoirs such as Osman Sagar and Himayat Sagar were developed.
The proposed restoration aims to revive the lake’s historical and environmental importance while creating a recreational space for Hyderabad residents.
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