Drainage infra upgraded to prevent ITO waterlogging
With an investment of approximately Rs 1 crore, PWD executed key drainage interventions to enhance the capacity and efficiency of the stormwater network feeding into the ITO pump house. Key works include the installation of 600mm diameter MS pipes—21 metres under IP flyover and 23 metres across to reach the ITO corner. In addition, 118 metres of 800mm-diameter MS pipe were laid using the trenchless method to minimise surface disruption.
The construction also includes 38 metres of brick drain and 98 metres of RCC drain, totalling 136 metres of open drain infrastructure. These improvements are expected to facilitate faster and more effective stormwater inflow, significantly minimising the risk of surface flooding.
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PWD minister Parvesh Verma took stock of the development on Tuesday along with LG VK Saxena at the ITO intersection.
Even light rainfall often results in severe waterlogging and traffic jams in the area. Verma said, "This year, PWD took up the challenge with full seriousness and implemented large-scale technical upgrades. The drains in the area were completely redesigned, new drainage lines were laid at several points, and the entire water disposal system was equipped with high-capacity pumps and a sensor-based automated control mechanism.
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He added, "ITO will no longer represent waterlogging but stand as a model of sustainable solution."
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