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Prayagraj to get first automated pumping station
The Story in Brief
Prayagraj will get its first automated pumping station to tackle waterlogging in low-lying areas, with a 40-MLD facility planned behind CMP College. The station will start automatically when water levels rise, draining accumulated rainwater without manual pumps. The project is estimated at Rs 20.37 crore and will be executed by Construction and Design Services (C&DS).
Tenders have been invited, with 12 November as the last date for bid submission. Technical bids will be opened the same day at 4 pm. The facility is expected to benefit Georgetown, Tagore Town, Chhitpur and Sohbatia Bagh, among other localities. A network of drains will collect rainwater from prone areas and carry it to the station, where it will be discharged into the Ganga through Mori Gate.
Construction must be completed within 10 months of contract award, but the overall project is scheduled for completion in 2028. The move follows severe waterlogging in August rains, after which the Allahabad High Court took suo motu cognisance and directed officials to submit long-term drainage plans.
Indian Opinion Analysis
The automated pumping station directly addresses a long-standing infrastructure gap that the Allahabad High Court flagged after the August floods. By linking new drains to the existing street system and automating pump activation, the project removes the dependence on ad-hoc manual deployment during heavy rain. The tight construction timeline and tender schedule suggest the authorities are under pressure to show progress before the next monsoon. The key test will be whether the 10-month construction window, which includes the rainy season, is met and whether the network of drains is sufficient to cover the worst-affected localities listed in the plan.
Source: timesofindia.indiatimes.com
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