WD News: Chandigarh city’s old and aging sewerage system is expected to be strengthened this fiscal at an estimated cost of Rs 15.85 crore.
An outlay of Rs 80 crore has already been earmarked under the Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (AMRUT) scheme for the same, which will be dovetailed with projects undertaken through municipal funds.
Works amounting to Rs 15.85 crore will be carried out this financial year. Among these, ongoing works on strengthening the sewerage system in various sectors will be undertaken for Rs 8.85 crore.
Further, replacing the old line in various sectors, upgrade of machinery at sewerage pumping stations, and strengthening of existing manholes will be done for Rs 5.50 crore.
Source: The Tribune
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