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Malaysian Reserve
4 hours ago
- Business
- Malaysian Reserve
Water Replenishment District Receives Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for 21st Consecutive Year
LAKEWOOD, Calif., July 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The Water Replenishment District (WRD) has once again been recognized for its commitment to financial transparency, accountability, and reporting. The Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) has awarded WRD the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for its 2024 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR). This achievement marks the 21st consecutive year WRD has received this prestigious award, which is the highest form of recognition in governmental accounting and financial reporting. Established in 1945, the GFOA's Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting Program encourages state and local governments to exceed the minimum requirements of generally accepted accounting principles. The award recognizes agencies that demonstrate a commitment to transparency and full disclosure through comprehensive, clearly presented financial reports. 'I am proud of WRD's longstanding dedication to financial excellence and transparency, reflected in over two decades of this recognition from GFOA,' said WRD Division 2 Director and Chair of the Finance & Audit Committee, Robert Katherman. 'Responsible budget management and high-quality groundwater stewardship are at the heart of our mission. We look forward to upholding these standards for many years to come as we continue to protect our region's vital water resources.' This achievement underscores WRD's commitment to sound fiscal practices and the integrity of its accounting team. To view WRD's current and past Annual Comprehensive Financial Reports, please visit our website by clicking here. The Water Replenishment District is the regional groundwater management agency that protects and preserves the quantity and quality of groundwater for two of the most utilized urban basins in the State of California. The service area is home to over ten percent of California's population residing in 43 cities in southern Los Angeles County. WRD is governed by a publicly elected Board of Directors which includes Joy Langford., Rob Katherman, John D. S. Allen, Sergio Calderon, and Vera Robles-DeWitt. Contact: Angelina MancillasAmancillas@ 275-4231
The Hindu
10 hours ago
- General
- The Hindu
Rejuvenation of Saduperi irrigation tank near Vellore on fast track
Work to build man-made islands for local migratory birds, a boating facility, and a tiled walking track for visitors at Saduperi irrigation tank near Vellore Corporation limits on Chennai-Bengaluru Highway (NH-48) is on fast track with the deepening of the waterbody nearing completion. Minister Duraimurugan inspected the ongoing work, which was started in March by the Water Resources Department (WRD) that maintains the tanks, and urged officials to expedite the remaining works. 'The perennial tank helps to recharge the groundwater covering at least 8-10 villages in its surroundings. Most of these areas are farming villages,' E. Amrish, Assistant Engineer (AE), WRD (Vellore Anaicut), told The Hindu. Spread over 250 hectares, the tank, on average, can store 205 mcft (million cubic feet) of water. Under the Rehabilitation and Restoration of Twin Lakes scheme, the WRD took up the rejuvenation work at a cost of ₹19 crore. As part of it, Saduperi is being desilted to the original depth of 6.5 metres. The tank will be deepened to store additional rainwater during the monsoon. A tiled walkers' path is also being laid on the bund of the tank to a distance of 1.5 km. Hand failings are also fitted to prevent walkers, especially children, from falling into the tank. Steel seating arrangements will also be built on the walking track with adequate lighting facilities. Two man-made islands are being created at the centre of the tank to attract tourists. Native tree species will be planted on the islands. Saplings will be procured free of cost from the Department of Horticulture and farmers. It will draw a large number of local migratory birds to the tank. Boating facilities will also be constructed. WRD officials said that the southern end of the tank has a lot of human settlements. Most of the garbage was dumped in the tank, resulting in pollution. To prevent such illegal dumping, a two-metre-high steel fence will be erected around the tank to a distance of 1,700 metres. As part of efforts to ease access to the tank, WRD will lay a bitumen approach road for around two km to connect the tank with the Corporation areas like Thorapadi and Konavattam. It will reduce a detour of at least 8-10 km. The new stretch will also help WRD officials to inspect the waterbody during monsoon easily. At present, more than 15,000 residents in at least eight surrounding villages depend on the tank for water consumption. Borewells were laid around the bund of the tank by local bodies to meet the water needs of its residents. Of the 519 tanks in Vellore, 101 tanks are maintained by the WRD, including 16 tanks in Vellore taluk alone.
Time of India
a day ago
- Business
- Time of India
Mettur dam canals opened to cater to irrigation needs
Salem: The east and west bank canals connected to the Mettur dam were opened on Tuesday to meet irrigation requirements in Salem, Namakkal, and Erode districts. Tourism minister R Rajendran opened the sluice gates of the Stanley Reservoir, allowing water from the Cauvery river to flow out of the dam and into the canals. "In response to farmers' requests, chief minister M K Stalin had directed the water resources department (WRD) officials to open the west and east bank canals of the Mettur dam for irrigation purposes," the minister said. He added that approximately 45,000 acres of land would benefit, including 16,443 acres in Salem district, 11,327 acres in Namakkal district, and 17,230 acres in Erode district. "I urge the farmers in these three districts to utilise the Cauvery water released through the Mettur east and west bank canals judiciously," he said. Salem MP T M Selvaganapathy, Rajya Sabha MP SR Sivalingam, and collector R Brindha Devi, among others were present when the sluice gates were opened. Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Doctor's Day 2025 , messages and quotes!
The Hindu
2 days ago
- Business
- The Hindu
Renovation of GA canal to be completed next year
A substantial portion of the renovation of the Grand Anicut (GA) Canal under phase-II of the Extension, Renovation and Modernisation project has been completed and the project would be fully completed by mid-2026, according to sources in the Water Resources Department. The second phase of the project includes two packages in Thanjavur district, sanctioned at an estimated cost of ₹173.19 crore, and four packages in Pudukottai district, being executed at an estimate of ₹273.81 crore. The regulator at Merpanaikadu and the Villuniyaru aqueduct at Vallavari and the Maruthankudiyaru aqueduct at Arasarkulam were being renovated under the project. Pudukottai Collector M. Aruna, who inspected the progress of renovation works on the canal recently, instructed officials to expedite and complete the works within the stipulated time. Sources in the WRD said the renovation of the GA canal would help the water released for irrigation from Kallanai reach the tail-end areas in Thanjavur and Pudukottai district swiftly. Though the works had to be suspended now due to release of water for irrigation in the canal, they would be completed before the project schedule by June 30, 2026.
The Hindu
2 days ago
- Politics
- The Hindu
WRD Minister pulls up executing agencies, officials over delays in Veligonda, Polavaram Left Canal works
Water Resources Department (WRD) Minister Nimmala Ramanaidu expressed strong displeasure over delays in the execution of works related to the Veligonda Project and the Polavaram Left Main Canal. Addressing a review meeting through a video conference with departmental officials and representatives of executing agencies on Monday, the Minister directed that notices be issued to both agencies and officials responsible for failing to adhere to the prescribed timelines. Regarding the Veligonda project, Mr. Ramanaidu instructed that benching and lining works inside the tunnels be completed as per the fixed targets. He acknowledged that a legal case was hampering the removal of the tunnel boring machine (TBM) in the second tunnel and informed that a technical expert committee has been formed to assess the machine's value. The Minister emphasised the need to immediately float tenders and commence works such as feeder canal construction, lining, and retaining wall as soon as administrative approvals are secured. In the case of the Polavaram Left Main Canal, he issued instructions to expedite challenging components such as the highway bridge, Pampa aqueduct, and Krishnavaram siphon. Agencies were directed to ramp up execution speed and ensure that progress aligns with deadlines. Irrigation Advisor M. Venkateswara Rao, Engineer-in-Chief Narasimha Rao, Chief Engineers and Superintending Engineers of the respective projects, senior irrigation officials, and representatives from executing agencies attended the meeting.
