Key Points
Rs 606 crore sanctioned for comprehensive wastewater management infrastructure
Jaspur STP to receive critical upgrades and expansion
11-kilometer gravity main line to be completely replaced
From this allocation, Rs 245 crore will be utilized for the Jaspur STP and its associated works, while Rs 361.34 crore will be used for projects in newly incorporated villages and TP (Town Planning) areas within the expanded limits of Gandhinagar Municipal Corporation.
Approximately 60 MLD of drainage water from Sectors 1 to 30 of Gandhinagar, along with villages such as Borij, Palaj, Basan, Dholakuva, Indroda, Adivada, and Gokulpura, is collected at the Sargasan pumping station and efficiently treated at the Jaspur STP, which has a capacity of 76 MLD.
Due to the expansion of Gandhinagar Municipal Corporation, the increased population density and water consumption have led to an additional 22 MLD of water being sent through the drainage line from Sargasan to Jaspur.
Additionally, 27 MLD of extra drainage water from certain TP areas of Gandhinagar Municipal Corporation, Khoraj village, and GUDA area is pumped through the Adalaj pumping station into the Jaspur STP pipeline. As a result, while the Jaspur STP has a treatment capacity of 75 MLD, it currently receives 109 MLD of drainage water.
The excess accumulation of water has led to the overflow of main inlet and outlet lines at Jaspur STP, Adani Campus, Khoraj village, and the Cloverleaf junction near Adalaj Trimandir. Consequently, sewage water has been overflowing into rural areas, agricultural fields, and roads. Moreover, such overflow poses a potential risk of spreading diseases in the surrounding areas.
Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel has taken this crucial decision to ensure the well-being of Gandhinagar's growing population amidst rapid urban expansion. With this in-principle approval, the 11-kilometer gravity main line from Sargasan to Jaspur, which has been in use for over 20 years, will now be replaced.
This decision aligns with Chief Minister's vision of enhancing the ease of living for citizens in urban and newly incorporated areas of the state. As a result, Gandhinagar and its surrounding regions will soon find a lasting solution to a long-standing problem.
Comments:
Sarah R.
Posted 2 hours ago
This is such a crucial investment for Gandhinagar's future! The sewage overflow issues have been affecting our neighborhood for years. Glad to see the government taking concrete steps to address it. 👏
Amit K.
Posted 1 hour ago
While I appreciate the allocation, I hope they implement proper oversight on these projects. In my area, similar infrastructure projects took way longer than promised and went over budget. Transparency would be appreciated.
Priya M.
Posted 45 minutes ago
Finally! The sewage overflow near Adalaj has been a nightmare during monsoons. This investment will make such a difference to public health and the environment. Kudos to the CM for prioritizing this! 🌱
Rahul J.
Posted 30 minutes ago
600 crores is a massive amount. I just hope they use quality materials that last longer than the current infrastructure. Would be good to see some technical details about the planned improvements.
Neha P.
Posted 15 minutes ago
As someone who lives near one of the affected villages, this news makes me so happy! The sewage overflow has been ruining our local water sources. Better late than never, I suppose. Hope the work starts soon!
