Haryana Chief Minister, Sh. Nayab Singh while chairing the fifth meeting of the Faridabad Metropolitan Development Authority (FMDA) …
Rs. 2600 crore project approved to resolve drinking water and drainage problems in Faridabad
Haryana Chief Minister chairs FMDA meeting, several projects approved for the development of Faridabad
Raja Nahar Singh Stadium and Sports Complex to be developed with an expenditure of Rs. 292 crore
Two projects to connect East Faridabad with West Faridabad at a total cost of Rs. 1530 crore approved
Chandigarh, July 10 –
Haryana Chief Minister, Sh. Nayab Singh while chairing the fifth meeting of the Faridabad Metropolitan Development Authority (FMDA) held here today accorded approval to a project worth approximately Rs. 2600 crore to provide relief to the residents of Faridabad from drinking water and drainage problems. Under this project, 22 Ranney wells, 70 tube wells using reverse rotary technology, and 8 boosting stations will be constructed. Additionally, subsidiary boosting stations will be built to supply water to other boosting stations, and about 500 km of pipeline will be laid. With the execution of this project, the water supply capacity will reach 450 MLD. Upon completing this major project by 2028-2029, the number of Ranney wells in Faridabad will increase to 56 and there will be 220 tube wells.
आज चंडीगढ़ में फरीदाबाद मेट्रोपॉलिटन डेवलपमेंट अथॉरिटी (एफएमडीए) की पांचवीं बैठक संपन्न हुई।बैठक में 2600 करोड़ रुपये के प्रोजेक्ट को मंजूरी दी गई हैं।
फरीदाबाद में पेयजल और जल निकासी की समस्या से मिलेगी निजात।प्रोजेक्ट के तहत 22 रैनीवैल, रिवर्स रोटरी तकनीक से 70 ट्यूबवेल और 8… pic.twitter.com/lAtL1X0cRD
— Nayab Saini (@NayabSainiBJP) July 10, 2024
In the meeting, approval was also given to a project to sewage and replace the old sewage system for drainage of rainwater. This will cost approximately Rs. 1289 crore. This project includes rehabilitation/replacement of main sewer, intersection of storm water drain, repair/rehabilitation of damaged pips.
Furthermore, to ensure uninterrupted water supply and to improve the groundwater level, a project regarding developing water bodies along the Yamuna river was also approved, with an estimated cost of approximately Rs. 17 crore.
Raja Nahar Singh Stadium and Sports Complex to be developed with an expenditure of Rs. 292 crore
The Haryana government is continuously emphasizing providing world-class sports infrastructure to the youth of the state. As part of this effort, the Raja Nahar Singh International Cricket Stadium in Faridabad will be modernized and developed into a world-class integrated sports complex. For this, a project worth approximately Rs. 292 crore was approved today.
Under this project, courts for outdoor sports like basketball, tennis, badminton, and volleyball will be built. Additionally, an athletic track, jogging track, Olympic-size swimming pool, and cycling track will also be constructed. Moreover, separate infrastructure will be developed for indoor sports as well.
In the meeting, approval was also given for the redevelopment project of the sports club located in NH-3 Faridabad. This includes the construction of a swimming pool, cafeteria, courts for various sports, and development of indoor sports facilities, with an expenditure of approximately Rs. 83 crore.
Two projects to connect East Faridabad with West Faridabad with a total cost of Rs.1530 crore also approved
In the meeting, approval was also given to two projects to connect East Faridabad with West Faridabad. The total cost of these projects will cost approximately Rs. 1530 crore. The project from East Faridabad to West Faridabad (Badhkal route) proposes the construction of five flyovers, five U-turns, and a connecting flyover at Ankhir Chowk (From Surajkund side). Additionally, approach roads, service roads, and drainage facilities will also be completed at an estimated cost of Rs. 848 crore.
Similarly, approximately Rs. 682 crore will be spent on the project from East Faridabad to West Faridabad (Bata route). This includes the construction of four flyovers, three U-turns, an underpass, and a connecting flyover towards Mullah Hotel at Masjid Chowk. Additionally, approach roads, service roads, and drainage facilities will also be completed.
Furthermore, approval was also given to the construction of a new sewage treatment plant (STP) with a capacity of 45 MLD and a main pumping station (MPS) in Badshahpur at an estimated cost of approximately Rs. 126 crore. Currently, the repair and rehabilitation of another 45 MLD STP in Badshahpur is underway and is expected to be completed by July 30. Additionally, under the master water supply plan, a proposal to replace the existing pipeline for water discharge at a cost of approximately Rs. 77 crore was also approved.
The Haryana Chief Minister directed the officers concerned to expedite the ongoing projects so that the public can benefit from them. He also directed them to prepare a timeline for new projects, set short-term and long-term goals, and complete the projects within the stipulated time and directed the officer to pay special attention to ensure cleanliness in cities.
Industries and Commerce Minister, Sh. Mool Chand Sharma, Finance Minister, Sh. J.P. Dalal, Minister of State for Education, Smt. Seema Trikha, Minister of State for Transport, Sh. Aseem Goel, Minister of State for Urban Local Bodies, Sh. Subhash Sudha, MLAs, Chief Secretary, Sh. TVSN Prasad, Chief Principal Secretary to Chief Minister, Sh. Rajesh Khullar, Advisor Urban Planning, Sh. D.S. Dhesi, Additional Chief Secretary, Town and Country Planning Department, Sh. Arun Kumar Gupta, CEO, FMDA, Sh. A. Sreenivas, and other officers also remained present on this occasion. Union Minister of State for Cooperation, Sh. Krishan Pal and other FMDA members also participated via video conferencing.