Construction Industry News
Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) has announced a Rs 530 million tender to build water supply infrastructure in Sus and Mahalunge region after harsh criticism from locals over water issues. The water agency released the tender and set a one-month deadline for the bidding process. When complete, the Sus and Mahalunge water infrastructure will be commissioned as part of the 24x7 plan.
The tender order has been issued and the bidding procedure will proceed in accordance with the rules.
The city's rapid geographic and population growth had led to a significant increase in demand for water. Over the past decade, the region has experienced extraordinary and rapid urbanization in both communities. However, as there was a long-term lack of water in the area, the local residents went to the Bombay High Court to submit their water requests.
Residents of the twin villages protested against PMC's water supply service after receiving water once every 15 days. The local government then started distributing water around the settlements using water tankers.
Amol Balwadkar, former corporation, had petitioned the PMC to include the district in the 24-hour water system.
Balwadkar filed a public interest lawsuit in 2015 alleging that up to 250 communities in the area lacked adequate access to water.
The Supreme Court ordered PMC to stop issuing completion certificates and granting permission for new works in 2017.
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