GMDA to upgrade water boosting tanks with stainless steel lining

Officials said stainless steel lining eliminates the accumulation of algae and solves the issue of leakages

Updated on: Jul 21, 2024, 05:44:19 IST

By Leena Dhankhar

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The Gurugram Metropolitan Development Authority (GMDA) has decided to upgrade one water boosting tank under its jurisdiction and that of the Municipal Corporation of Gurugram (MCG) as part of a pilot project to enhance drinking water quality, officials aware of the development said.

The GMDA is in the process of improving drinking water quality and extending supply to newer parts of the city. (HT Archive)

The initiative is a joint venture with a South Korean organisation. Under the plan, tanks will be lined with stainless steel to extend their lifespan and curb water contamination, officials said.

GMDA’s chief executive officer A Sreenivas, following a meeting with a delegation of Hansamkora Limited, said the upgrade will not only augment the lifespan of the tanks but also prevent water contamination. “GMDA is already working extensively on boosting water treatment capacity in the city and expanding water supply pipeline network to newer sectors. GMDA is also aiming at adopting the best possible water quality management practices to ensure that residents of Gurugram have access to safe, pure and high-quality drinking water,” he said.

Officials said under the pilot project, the company will coat one tank each under GMDA and MCG. The Korean government is also supporting the pilot project for Gurugram city, GMDA officials said.

Elaborating on the benefits of the coating, Sreenivas said: “It eliminates the accumulation of algae and solves the issue of leakages. The stainless steel lining will also double the lifespan of the tanks 10-15 years at present to 30-40 years, due to their resistance to corrosion. The risks of contamination in these tanks will also be negligible.”

GMDA officials said if the pilot project is successful, the model will be replicated at all water-boosting tanks in the city. GMDA is slated to sign a memorandum of understanding with the company this month, and the pilot project will commence in September, officials said.

Sreenivas said this would be the first such pilot project in the country and called it a major accomplishment for Gurugram. He directed officials concerned to expedite the project.

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Leena Dhankhar is Senior Editor and Bureau Chief, Gurugram, at Hindustan Times, where she has spent over 17 years chronicling the transformation of one of India's fastest-growing urban regions. From starting her career as a crime reporter to leading the Gurugram bureau, her journalism has been defined by investigative reporting, in-depth storytelling and an unwavering focus on public interest. Over nearly two decades, she has reported extensively across crime, politics, civic governance, elections, real estate, environment, courts, sports, education and entertainment, covering Gurugram, Faridabad, Nuh and Palwal. Her reporting has exposed several major scams and systemic failures, including insurance frauds, waste management irregularities, illegal arms manufacturing units in Nuh, illegal mining in the Aravallis, organised crime networks and governance lapses affecting millions of residents. Known for her investigative work and exclusive stories, Leena has reported on high-impact national issues, including the Nicaragua charter flight carrying Indian migrants that was turned back amid allegations of human trafficking, exposing the growing network of illegal immigration rackets. Her work has also focused on gang wars, prison administration, juvenile crime, women and child protection systems, the functioning of the Juvenile Justice Board and Child Welfare Committee, and environmental challenges such as pollution, waterlogging and deteriorating civic infrastructure. Beyond hard news, Leena has extensively documented Haryana's rich heritage, forests and wildlife, bringing attention to the state's historical landmarks, biodiversity, conservation efforts and ecological challenges through immersive reportage and feature writing. Her journalism has consistently gone beyond breaking news. She has documented Gurugram's rapid urbanisation through long-form narratives and enterprise reporting on issues ranging from pothole-ridden roads, flooding and waste management to the changing social fabric of India's Millennium City. She also writes widely read feature columns, including The Outsider, Changemaker, and Concern for Gurugram, profiling people, places and ideas shaping the city's identity. Leena is the author of Gurugram School Murder, published by Juggernaut Books, a deeply reported account of one of India's most high-profile school murder investigations. She is currently working on her second book, an investigative work exploring some of India's most significant scams and fraud investigations. Beyond print journalism, she has expanded her storytelling through public speaking and digital media. She is a TEDx speaker and has produced podcasts exploring Gurugram's transformation, civic challenges and untold stories. Her work reflects a commitment to narrative journalism that combines rigorous reporting with compelling storytelling. A law graduate with an MBA in Human Resources, Leena brings a multidisciplinary perspective to her reporting, particularly on governance, public policy and legal affairs. She has travelled extensively across India to pursue investigative assignments, often reporting from remote locations and conflict-prone areas in search of stories that matter.Read More