The lengthy negotiations concluded today and now Shimla residents can look forward to 24×7 water supply and effective sewerage Services in the next few years. The project will be completed by 2026.
The project that aims to provide 24×7 pressure water supply and improve and augment sewerage services in and around the city has a total financial outlay of $250 million (Rs 1,825 crore).
Of the total amount, the will provide $160 million (Rs 1,168 crore) while the State Government will borne the remaining $90 million (Rs 657 crore). Rajneesh said the Urban Development Department managed to secure funding from the World Bank despite fiscal constraints due to Covid-19 pandemic.
Objectives of the project
Augment water supply to Shimla from the Sutlej with additional 67 MLD to meet the demand up to 2050
Bulk water supply to Shimla peri-urban areas to meet the demand of the Special Area Development Authority (SADA) at Kufri, Shoghi, Ghanahatti and additional planning areas up to 2050
24X7 supply to domestic and commercial consumers in the Shimla MC area. Improved sewerage services in the municipal area
Replace the distribution pipe Network in the Shimla MC area and upgrade it to a 24×7 supply system. Also, sewerage will be provided in Mehli-Panthaghati, Tutu and Mashobra.