DPR for 4 Pune areas for better water supply expected to be ready by February 2024 

The comprehensive study being conducted by the civic administration to increase the availability of water in the areas of Ambegaon, Dhayari, Jambhulwadi, and Narhe is nearing completion, and the detailed project report (DPR) is anticipated by next month, in February 2024.

Over the previous six years, the areas were gradually combined under the boundaries of Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC). Residents of the area, however, complained that the water supply was still inadequate.

Studies of all 23 areas, which were merged under the PMC jurisdiction, had been initiated by the civic administration. Phased preparations were being made for the DPRS. Pipelines were already being laid by the PMC in the Bavdhan areas that had merged.

According to representatives of PMC’s water supply department, the DPR for Wagholi and Lohegaon was just completed. The government is currently working on a DPR akin to this for Ambegaon and the surrounding areas. The study’s main objectives were to create a thorough plan for installing new water distribution pipelines in the affected areas, as well as to provide overhead tanks and a distribution network. When the DPRS are prepared, they will be presented for additional approvals.

Over the past ten years, the population of Ambegaon, Narhe, Dhayari, and Jambhulwadi has significantly increased, as reported by the locals.

A local resident Vicky Agarwal claimed that for the previous five years, they had been waiting for improvements in the water supply in the area as most of the societies are highly dependent on private tanker water. Despite being under PMC, the areas receive less water than the central areas. Spending enormous sums of money on tankers is required throughout the year. Although PMC has installed pipelines in certain locations, many still lack distribution lines.

Although it would be a long-term solution, another resident thought it was good that PMC was doing a study to improve supply. They are searching for quick fixes for problems they face on a daily basis. For immediate relief, the administration should send out more water tanker trips and charge appropriately for the tankers.