Sluice gates to be installed in 38 lakes to curb flooding in Bengaluru
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These measures aim to control flooding in areas prone to waterlogging.
Plans have been made to install sluice gates in 6 lakes in Yelahanka zone, 7 in Bommanahalli, 5 in Dasarahalli, 3 in Bengaluru South, and 1 in west zone. A detailed proposal has been prepared and is awaiting BBMP chief commissioner Maheshwar Rao's approval. The project will also include construction of sluice gates and waste-blocking walls in the lakes.
"The estimated cost of building waste-blocking walls alone is around Rs 70 lakh, while the overall project cost could go up to Rs 114 crore," said a senior BBMP lake official.
Sluice gates are also being installed at Yelachenahalli and Subramanyapura lakes, along with others in south zone. These are expected to prevent excess rainwater from reaching low-lying areas such as Bhairasandra and Krishnanagara.
What is a sluice gate?
It is a kind of barrier that helps regulate water level by controlling flow. These gates can be manually operated or powered by electric or hydraulic systems. They are commonly used in sewage-treatment plants, stormwater systems and other water-management facilities to manage liquid flow and prevent overflow.
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