Summary:
While the project cost is Rs 390 crore, ADB funds of Rs 218.5 crore are available with KUIDFC.Remaining funds will have to be pooled by the city corporation through various other sources. Mayor K Bhaskar Moily said a final proposal would be sent to the government for approval.The DPR prepared by GKW Consult aims at strengthening the water distribution system for implementing 24x7 water supplies. “We have plans to lay parallel pipelines by the side of the road to avoid damages. The project was approved by the council with few corrections which the corporators suggested. As per the proposal, which was prepared keeping in mind the 2046 population, the responsibility of operation and maintenance of the water supply system will be handed over to a contractor for eight years..