Hyderabad, Feb 28 (TNT):In view of the rapidly increasing drinking water demand in Hyderabad, particularly in areas surrounding the Outer Ring Road (RRR) due to accelerated population growth and vertical urbanization, the State Government has allocated 3.95 acres of land to the Hyderabad Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board (HMWSSB) for strengthening water supply infrastructure in the Kokapet–Neopolis region.
The government on Friday issued orders allocating the 3.95 acres at the Khanapur campus to the Water Board for development of critical infrastructure to cater to the growing water requirements of the Kokapet–Neopolis region.
Through the proposed reservoir, water can be supplied not only to Neopolis and Kokapet areas but also to Bojagutta Reservoir via gravity.
This arrangement will also facilitate gravity-based drinking water supply to Old City, Shaikpet, Red Hills and Mehdipatnam areas, significantly reducing electricity expenditure by eliminating pumping requirements.
As part of the Godavari Drinking Water Supply Project Phase II & III, the government has undertaken the transfer of an additional 300 MGD of water to meet future needs, including rejuvenation of the Musi River and replenishment of Osman Sagar and Himayat Sagar reservoirs with Godavari waters.
Considering the increasing demand in Neopolis and surrounding areas, the government had earlier initiated construction works in the Kokapet Neopolis layout for a sump, pump house, section office, Ground Level Service Reservoir (GLSR) and Sewage Treatment Plant (STP). These works are currently underway.
While the existing 8.75 acres of land available with the Water Board at Khanapur is sufficient for the proposed 22.5 ML Master Balancing Reservoir, two Elevated Level Service Reservoirs (ELSRs), chlorination room and maintenance unit, additional land was required to meet the comprehensive infrastructure needs.
Accordingly, the Water Board requested allocation of adjacent HMDA-identified lands — 1.18 acres earmarked for an Overhead Tank (OHT), 0.77 acres meant for an HMDA site office, and 2.00 acres belonging to an ashram — totaling 3.95 acres.
The land, situated at an elevation of approximately +592.00 meters, is strategically suitable for supplying drinking water through gravity, without the need for pumping. This enables cost-effective water distribution across the entire service area.
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