DJB to launch several infrastructure development projects

NEW DELHI: With an aim to streamline water distribution network, Delhi Jal Board today decided to carry out a number of infrastructure development projects across the city.

A board meeting of DJB, chaired by Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit, approved the projects which include laying of new water distribution lines, construction of under ground water reservoirs and replacement of old pipelines.

The projects are being taken up to ensure equitable distribution of water and improve operational efficiency of the DJB, officials said.

The board meeting approved several projects for laying sewer network in 60 unauthorised colonies.

"The Board also accorded approval for spending Rs 450 crore for laying sewer network in unauthorised colonies in Rithala Keshopur Dwarka and Okhla," they said.

To extend drinking water supply in Mahipalpur, Rangpuri and Sultan Garhi and Nangal Devat in South Delhi, the board approved construction of a 6 million litre capacity underground reservoir at Mahipalpur at an estimated cost of Rs 18.01 crore.

It also gave a green signal to construct a 12.04 million litre capacity under ground reservoir at Mayapuri along laying of pipelines at an approximate cost of Rs 32.46 crore.

Both the projects are likely to be completed within a period of 24 months.

The board also approved a project to improve water distribution network at Shastri Nagar and Patel Nagar at a total cost of Rs 16.56 crore.

"The 800 mm diametre Okhla Main pipeline will also be replaced from the Barapulla Nallah upto the Okhla Water Treatment Plant at a total estimated cost Rs 107.09 crore," the officials added.