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Dutch engineers build 72,600 sq yd lake in Gujarat scrubland
A 72,600 square yard man-made lake, called Blue Heart, is being built 35 km from Ahmedabad as part of an ultra-exclusive 100-acre residential estate by Suryam Developers. The project, designed by Dutch…
The Story in Brief
A 72,600 square yard man-made lake, called Blue Heart, is being built 35 km from Ahmedabad as part of an ultra-exclusive 100-acre residential estate by Suryam Developers. The project, designed by Dutch firm Witteveen+Bos, is a closed-loop biological system that uses groundwater, rainwater harvesting, and monsoon capture. The Hindu reports the developer aims to avoid the eutrophication that has ruined other man-made lakes in India, such as Bellandur in Karnataka and Bhojtal in Madhya Pradesh.
The Indian Opinion
Man-made lakes in India have a poor record, Bellandur and Bhojtal are ecological disasters. Suryam Developers claims closed-loop biology will keep Blue Heart pristine, but the real test is long-term nutrient control and water sourcing in a drought-prone region. Luxury estates often greenwash their footprint. Will the lake still be healthy after a decade of erratic monsoon years? That is the number that will settle the hype.
Source: thehindu.com
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