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| Vadodara Municipal Corporation proposes to divert rainwaters along national highways |
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| Attempt to solve the acute problem of waterlogging |
| Vadodara Municipal Corporation (VMC) is looking to divert water entering the city from northern and eastern parts in its attempt to solve the acute problem of waterlogging and has even zeroed on a consultant to prepare a technical feasibility report on the project.
The eastern parts of the city remain waterlogged for days together during heavy rainfall. VMC officials said a major reason for this was water entering the city from culverts along the national highway. While the storm water drains have been made keeping in mind the need to clear rain water in the city, they are not sufficient considering the fact that a large amount of water enters through the catchment area along the highway.
The VMC has in the past taken up the issue with National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) and other departments. It is now looking to divert this water to Vishwamitri towards Harni and river Jambuva on the outskirts of the city.
To prepare a technical feasibility report for the project and suggest alternatives after a detailed study, the civic body recently invited expressions of interest from consultants. A Vadodara-based consultant has been identified by VMC administration and it has now sought the nod of the standing committee to award work to the firm. |
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