Water Supply-Benefits from KEIIP work
Tranche 1 - Status of Implementation Progress *
131.5 km pipelines laid, 19 DMAs completed, 18,239 meters installed, 17,692 new house connections; new 20 MGD WTP at Palta; major pump, motor & valve replacements at Palta, Tallah & Garden Reach; 5 km water trunk main to Joka & Behala.
Impact: Improved water quality & supply reliability, reduced water losses & leakages
Performance Based Contract for Water Loss Management (WLM) in the Cossipore Service Zone
Physical Progress
Main components
In the Cossipore area of Kolkata, India, KEIIP work was completed to reduce water losses and improve the quality of service for 420,000 residents.
- DMA Completion : 19 nos.
- Laying of pipe : 131.5 km
- Meter Installation : 18239 nos.
- House service connection : 17692 nos.
- Coverage : Ward 1 to 6 in Borough I
- Population Benefited : 420,000
Rehabilitation and Refurbishment of Water Works at Palta and Garden Reach
Physical Progress
Main components
- EPC of 20 MGD Water Treatment Plant (replacing old 18 MGD) at IGWTP, Palta
- Rehabilitation & strengthening of intake jetties at Palta & Garden Reach
- Coverage : KMC Services areas
Supply and Installation of pumps and motors at Tallah, Palta system and Garden Reach system
Physical Progress
Main components
- Replacement of 2 Pumps and 2 Motors at Palta
- Replacement of 1 Pump and 3 Motors at Tallah
- Replacement of 7 Pumps and 3 Motors at Garden Reach Water Works.
- Replacement of 18 Valves at Palta, 26 Valves at Garden Reach and 10 Valves at Tallah system.
Laying of Water Trunk Main from Garden Reach Water Works to Taratala Valve Station
Physical Progress
Main components
- Laying of Water trunk main of dia. 1800 dia. from Garden Reach Water works to James Long Sarani (Gholsapara Market) via. Taratala valve station for a length of 5 km
- Coverage: Water Trunk Main - Joka & adjoining Behala Areas (Wards 142, 143, 144 & parts of 122, 123, 124 & 114)