Hyderabad: The state government allocated 3.95 acres of land at Khanapuram to the Hyderabad Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board (HMWSSB) to strengthen drinking water infrastructure in the Neopolis–Kokapet corridor and adjoining areas.
The land, located in the Neopolis police area, will support construction of key water supply structures. Officials said the site’s elevation of about +592 metres allows gravity-based supply without pumping.
Rapid population growth around the Outer Ring Road has sharply increased water demand. In particular, high-rise development in the Neopolis zone has added pressure on the network. Therefore, the government moved to expand storage and distribution capacity.
HMWSSB to use 3.95 acres for gravity-based supply network
Authorities have already taken up works for a sump, pump house, section office, GLSR and STP in the Kokapet Neopolis layout. However, the land earlier available with HMWSSB in Kokapet has been fully utilised. Consequently, the utility sought additional space.
At Khanapuram, HMWSSB holds 8.75 acres. That area is sufficient only for a proposed 22.5 ML Master Balancing Reservoir, two Elevated Level Service Reservoirs, a chlorination room and a maintenance unit. Hence, the board requested adjacent HMDA-identified parcels.
The newly allotted 3.95 acres include 1.18 acres earmarked for an overhead tank, 0.77 acres for an HMDA site office and 2 acres belonging to an ashram. The government issued orders transferring the land to HMWSSB for infrastructure development.
Officials said the reservoir at Khanapuram will supply drinking water to Neopolis, Kokapet and surrounding areas. In addition, gravity flow from the site will enable transfer of Godavari water to the Bojagutta Reservoir without pumping costs.
The facility will also support supply to the Old City, Sheikpet, Red Hills and Mehdipatnam areas. As a result, the gravity system is expected to reduce electricity expenditure while improving distribution efficiency.
The expansion aligns with the ongoing Godavari Drinking Water Supply Project Phase II and III, which aims to bring an additional 300 MGD to the city for river rejuvenation and reservoir filling.