Civic body plans 50cr water supply overhaul for GB Road

THANE: The Thane Municipal Corporation (TMC) has proposed a Rs 50 crore-worth overhaul plan for its

water supply

system along the GB road. Once implemented, the plan will largely benefit over six lakh-strong residents of GB Road.

Areas beyond Majiwada like Patlipada, Bhayenderpada, etc presently have to pay a premium for sourcing tanker water daily for meeting their needs. The corporation had already expressed its inability to provide water supply to several enclaves beyond Patlipada with these residents having to rely at the mercy of the tanker mafia.

This is surprising, as a recent self-appraisal of its water network done by the administration revealed the city received surplus water as compared to its population. The per capita supply to residents was around 220 mld instead of 150mld as per the guidelines but several areas especially those along the GB complained of scarcity.

The civic administration has attributed the problems to lack of adequate lines laid along this developing zone following which it has decided to go in for an overhaul. The TMC presently supplies around 75 million litres to the GB stretch and another 3.5 million litres is supplied through tankers daily for the population of around six lakhs beyond Majiwada.

However, considering the daily requirement of around 150 litres per person, the area needs around 90 mld but the present supply seems grossly inadequate and also considering the future growth of these areas, the TMC has proposed an overhaul plan for these areas.

The overhaul plan includes setting up a new 1,300 mm pipeline from its existing supply main at Saket bridge that will pass via Balkum, Kolshet road, Bramhand to reach Patlipada and thereon to Bhayender pada. In addition three elevated supply reservoirs with roughly 2 million litres capacity each will also be set up in the area along with pumping stations and secondary level distribution lines to reach the developing corners of GB road areas. The total length of lines to be laid in this part of the city will be around 18 kms.

The upgrade was part of the around Rs 300 crore overhaul plan initially to be financed under the Centre’s AMRUT scheme. However, as the city couldn’t make it to the coveted list, the corporation decided not wait long for the scheme and instead spend from its own kitty. A proposal has been put up before the general body to be taken up this month.


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