To serve 13 lakh citizens CWPRS land boosts PMC hopes for water treatment plant
The Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) is optimistic about setting up a 200 MLD water treatment plant to cater to the needs of 13 lakh people residing in 16 newly merged villages. This boost in their plans comes after the Central Water and Power Research Station (CWPRS) agreed to provide around 2.5 hectares of land at Khadakwasla for the project.
PMC Municipal Commissioner Naval Kishore Ram proposed the use of CWPRS land and held talks with CWPRS Director Selva Balan. CWPRS has responded positively to the proposal, according to a senior PMC officer. This means the PMC is likely to obtain the necessary land to construct the water treatment plant. The city's rapid urbanization has led to a surge in population in these areas, necessitating a more reliable and regular supply of drinking water.
The plant will serve villages on both sides of the Khadakwasla reservoir, including Khadakwasla, Nandoshi, Sanasnagar, Kirkatwadi, Nanded, Dhayari, Narhe, Bhilarewadi, Mangdewadi, Nimbalkarwadi, Kolhewadi, and Jambhulwadi on the right bank, and Kondhave-Dhawade, Kirkitwadi, Uttamnagar, and Shivne on the left bank. With CWPRS' support, PMC can now proceed with the administrative and technical processes to advance the project.
The proposed plant is expected to help the PMC plan long-term water supply for these areas while also meeting their future demand.
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