Tarun Karthick
Sri Vijaya Puram, 24 January 2025
In a transfer aimed toward guaranteeing sustainable water availability for residents and addressing the rising wants of the tourism sector, former MP Kuldeep Rai Sharma has proposed the growth of the Rutland Water Supply Project. The venture, as soon as accomplished, is anticipated to supply a long-term resolution to the area’s escalating water calls for.
In a letter to the Chief Secretary, Mr. Sharma lauded the profitable completion of Phase-I of the venture in December 2021, which considerably alleviated the extreme water disaster in Sri Vijaya Puram and its surrounding areas. Phase-I, which tapped into 5 perennial water sources, at present provides 6.60 Million Liters per Day (MLD), bringing much-needed reduction to native residents.
However, with the area experiencing fast inhabitants progress, a surge in tourism, and the addition of a brand new airport terminal, Mr. Sharma emphasised the pressing want to boost the venture to fulfill future water calls for.
Highlighting the looming challenges of local weather change, together with rising world temperatures and the potential influence of the El Niño phenomenon, Mr. Sharma warned of further stress on current water sources. To tackle these challenges, he proposed increasing the Rutland Water Supply Project by tapping into ten further perennial water sources on Rutland Island, with a give attention to each its western and japanese sides.
The proposed growth includes two key parts:
1. Phase-I Extension: Tapping 5 new perennial water sources on the western facet of Rutland Island, rising the water provide from 6.60 MLD to 12.60 MLD.
2. Phase-II Development: Developing 5 further sources on the island’s japanese facet, additional boosting water manufacturing by 10 MLD. This would increase the full water provide capability to a powerful 22.60 MLD.
The complete plan consists of establishing test weirs, putting in HDPE and carbon metal pipelines, constructing new water tanks, upgrading pump homes, and automating the water distribution system. These measures intention to make sure effectivity and reliability within the water provide infrastructure.
According to Mr. Sharma, as soon as the proposed growth is accomplished, the venture will meet roughly 67% of Sri Vijaya Puram’s every day water requirement of 33.50 MLD, guaranteeing uninterrupted provide even throughout peak summer time months.
He urged the Chief Secretary to prioritize an in depth feasibility examine and expedite the execution of each the Phase-I extension and Phase-II plans. “These proactive measures will ensure the region’s water security for the next 15-20 years, fostering sustainable growth for residents and the tourism industry,” Mr. Sharma said.
