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• Ludhiana Municipal Corporation has made public key details of its INR 1,546 crore 24x7 water supply project as concerns grow over extensive road excavation across the city.
• The project aims to modernise the city's water distribution network through new pipelines, reservoirs, pumping infrastructure and household connections.
• Civic authorities have sought to improve transparency by sharing project information while assuring residents that restoration of affected roads will be undertaken after construction activities are completed.
The Ludhiana Municipal Corporation has released detailed information about its INR 1,546 crore 24x7 water supply project as residents raise concerns over widespread road excavation linked to the ongoing infrastructure upgrade across several parts of the city.
The project forms part of a broader effort to modernise Ludhiana's urban water supply system and improve access to reliable drinking water. Designed to provide round-the-clock water distribution, the initiative includes the construction of new transmission and distribution networks, pumping stations, reservoirs and associated infrastructure intended to strengthen the city's long-term water security.
According to project documents, the scheme involves a substantial overhaul of existing water supply infrastructure, much of which has been operating under increasing pressure from population growth and urban expansion. The project seeks to reduce distribution losses, improve operational efficiency and ensure more consistent water availability to households across the city.
Implementation of the scheme has required extensive excavation for the laying of pipelines and related utility works. These activities have resulted in road digging at multiple locations, prompting concerns from residents and commuters regarding traffic disruption, accessibility and the pace of road restoration. In response, civic authorities have uploaded project-related details to provide greater transparency regarding the scope of works and their expected benefits.
The infrastructure programme includes the development of bulk water transmission systems, upgrading of distribution networks and creation of supporting facilities required for continuous water supply operations. Project planning has also incorporated environmental and social management measures aimed at minimising construction-related impacts and ensuring compliance with applicable regulatory requirements.
Officials have indicated that the project is intended to address long-standing challenges associated with intermittent water supply and ageing infrastructure. By replacing and augmenting critical components of the network, authorities aim to improve service reliability while supporting future demand arising from continued urban development.
The initiative is among the largest urban water infrastructure investments currently underway in Punjab and is expected to be implemented in phases. Construction activities will continue across various parts of the city as contractors undertake pipeline installation and associated civil works.
Authorities have acknowledged concerns regarding road conditions and temporary inconvenience caused by excavation works. However, they maintain that the infrastructure upgrade is necessary to create a modern water supply system capable of serving Ludhiana's growing population over the long term. Restoration of roads and affected public spaces is expected to be carried out following the completion of construction activities.
The publication of project details comes as civic authorities seek to balance public concerns over ongoing disruptions with the long-term objectives of improving water supply reliability, network efficiency and urban service delivery across Ludhiana.
Source- AIIB
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