Godavari Phase 2&3 project launched to boost Hyderabad water supply

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By HNH Web Desk
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Hyderabad: The Telangana government has launched the ₹7,360-crore Godavari water project and laid the foundation for 39 new sewage treatment plants (STPs) as part of a major expansion of Hyderabad’s drinking water and sewerage infrastructure.

The initiatives aim to meet the growing needs of the Hyderabad Metropolitan Region and the extended TCUR area. Officials said the projects will improve water supply, strengthen sewage treatment capacity and support long-term urban growth.

The Hyderabad Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board (HMWSSB) currently provides drinking water and sewerage services across GHMC limits, municipalities, villages, gated communities and urban clusters up to the TCUR region, covering 2,053 square kilometres.

Godavari water project to bring 20 TMC of additional water

Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy launched the Godavari Drinking Water Supply Scheme Phase-II and Phase-III with an investment of ₹7,360 crore.

The project will bring 20 TMC of additional water from Mallanna Sagar reservoir. Of this, 17.5 TMC will meet Hyderabad’s drinking water requirements, while 2.5 TMC will support Musi River rejuvenation and restoration of the twin reservoirs.

Officials said Hyderabad currently receives between 580 and 600 MGD of water from various sources. However, demand is expected to rise to 835 MGD by 2027 and further increase to 1,114 MGD by 2047.

The Godavari water project will supply an additional 300 MGD and help bridge the projected deficit. The government plans to complete the project by December 2027.

The Detailed Project Report was prepared by WAPCOS. The scheme includes pump houses, substations, a 3,000-mm diameter transmission pipeline, water treatment plants at Ghanpur and Shamirpet and associated pumping infrastructure.

Officials said the project would benefit nearly 1.34 crore people in Hyderabad and the TCUR region.

Godavari water project complemented by 39 new STPs

The Chief Minister also laid the foundation stone for 39 new sewage treatment plants with a combined treatment capacity of 972 MLD.

The government is constructing the STPs under the AMRUT 2.0 programme at an estimated cost of ₹3,849.10 crore. The facilities will serve local bodies and villages within the Outer Ring Road limits.

Authorities expect sewage generation to increase from 1,950 MLD in 2021 to 2,800 MLD by 2036. Therefore, the new plants will play a key role in preventing pollution in the Musi River and nearby water bodies.

Once completed, Hyderabad’s total sewage treatment capacity will reach 2,850 MLD, which officials said would meet projected requirements until 2036.

In addition, the Water Board has prepared a DPR worth ₹4,700 crore to construct trunk sewer lines along the Musi River and prevent untreated sewage from entering the river.

Godavari water project part of ₹27,232 crore infrastructure roadmap

The Water Board has prepared DPRs worth ₹27,231.93 crore for future drinking water and sewerage projects.

Among the major proposals is a ₹301-crore sewer network strengthening project in Chandrayangutta. The initiative aims to prevent sewage overflow on roads and improve underground drainage infrastructure.

The board has also prepared a ₹6,677-crore plan to develop 2,656 kilometres of trunk sewers, branch sewers and collection networks across GHMC areas.

Furthermore, it has proposed STPs worth ₹82.83 crore near Osman Sagar and Himayat Sagar reservoirs to protect water quality in the catchment areas.

Other approved projects include the Kokapet Neopolis water supply scheme costing ₹298 crore and new GLSRs at Mahendra Hills and Asmangadh at a cost of ₹30 crore.

The government said it had approved water supply projects worth ₹7,688 crore during the past year.

Officials are also preparing a master plan for the TCUR region. The plan targets daily water supply by 2028 and round-the-clock 24×7 water supply by 2047.

 

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