Kaleshwaram barrages rehab works will begin in mid-Nov.: Uttam
He says a technical panel of the CWC will examine the designs on Oct. 5, structures to be readied for reuse before next monsoon
The Indian government has announced that rehabilitation and restoration works on the Kaleshwaram Project barrages will commence in mid-November. The barrages, namely Medigadda, Annaram, and Sundilla, will undergo strengthening of foundations through grouting, extension of stilling basins, and construction of fresh cutoff walls. These interventions aim to address deficiencies in energy-dissipation arrangements, foundation stability, and under-seepage control.
The designs will be vetted by the Technical Oversight Committee of the Central Water Commission on October 5, following which the Irrigation and Command Area Development Department will finalize cost estimates and contractual mechanisms for government approval. The rehabilitation works are expected to be completed before the onset of the next monsoon season in 2027, ensuring the barrages are ready for water storage and lifting.
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