Hyderabad: Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy directed officials to expedite Kaleshwaram repairs and restore the three barrages under the project at the earliest.
He reviewed the issue at a meeting at his Jubilee Hills residence with Irrigation Minister N. Uttam Kumar Reddy. During the meeting, officials were told to follow the National Dam Safety Authority guidelines.
The Chief Minister asked for a dedicated action plan and continuous monitoring of works. At the same time, he directed all agencies to stay alert and improve coordination.
Kaleshwaram repairs to follow central agency guidelines and timelines
Officials must complete tests and sample collection under the Central Water and Power Research Station before the monsoon, he said. In addition, he ordered the formation of a joint team with the Irrigation Department, CWPRS, construction agencies, and design consultants.
Representatives from the Central Water Commission should be involved at every stage, he added. Engineers informed that the issue extended beyond the sunken pillar at Medigadda.
According to engineers, the entire 1.6 km stretch requires a detailed study. Following this, he ordered a special plan to drill 500 borewells near Medigadda and arrange machinery quickly.
He also directed officials to finalise repair designs and prepare a work schedule to complete works by December. Moreover, he assured that funds would not be a constraint and stressed timely execution.
He further instructed officials to set up a base camp at Medigadda. He said he would visit the site once work begins. Chief Secretary K. Ramakrishna Rao, Irrigation Secretary Sridhar, CM Secretary Manik Raj, and senior officials attended the meeting.
Honourable Chief Minister Sri A. @revanth_anumula directed officials to take up repairs of the three barrages under the Kaleshwaram Project and bring them back into use at the earliest.
During a review meeting held at his Jubilee Hills residence with Minister N. @UttamINC , the… pic.twitter.com/IPlc3lZ3tM
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