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7.2<br />

resulted in large scale waterlogging. Water receded slowly, the inadequate drainage capacities of the<br />

channels being one of the main hindrances.<br />

The important locations where waterlogging takes place are shown in the annexed figures. The cross<br />

sections of some of the drainage channels are also shown.<br />

7.2. Past proposals for improvement of drainage of Kolkata<br />

A scheme, titled "Development of Comprehensive Drainage System in Kolkata Metropolitan Areas on<br />

the eastern bank of river Hooghly" was accordingly prepared following the recommendations of a<br />

High Powered Committee under the chairmanship of Dr. P.N. Roy constituted by Govt. of West<br />

Bengal in 1999 following an acute drainage congestion faced during the year. The work is under the<br />

aegeis of Housing Urban Development Corporation (HUDCO) loan assistance procured through<br />

West Bengal Infrastructure Development Finance Corporation (WBIDFC) Ltd. The scheme aims at<br />

better efficiency towards restoring the drainage system in <strong>and</strong> around Kolkata Metropolis <strong>and</strong> its<br />

environs as per original design stipulation <strong>and</strong> to remove the inherent impasse as far as possible.<br />

The scheme includes excavation of DWF, THC - SHC - SWF System, Bagjola Khal, Circular<br />

Beliaghata Khal, Kestopur-Bhangarkata Khal, <strong>and</strong> Pump House at outfall point at Kulti etc.<br />

7.3. Recommendations for further drainage improvement<br />

The following schemes need to be implemented for proper storm water disposal for the city of<br />

Kolkata <strong>and</strong> surrounding urbanised areas like Bidhan Nagar <strong>and</strong> adjacent upcoming new<br />

township of Rajarhat. These schemes have been decided jointly by the Kolkata Municipal<br />

Corporation <strong>and</strong> the Irrigation <strong>and</strong> Waterways Department, Government of West Bengal.<br />

1. Construction of additional pumping station at Maniktala within the existing with a force<br />

main delivery leading to the circular canal. Estimated cost: Rs. 6,00,00,000.<br />

2. Construction of lifting station on the bank of Kestopur canal to remove waterlogging at<br />

Maniktala area. . Estimated cost: Rs. 10,00,00,000.<br />

3. Construction of lifting station on the bank of Beliaghata canal to remove waterlogging<br />

near Eastern metropolitan Bye Pass. . Estimated cost: Rs. 4,00,00,000.<br />

4. Construction of a pumping station at the junction of K K tagore street <strong>and</strong> Str<strong>and</strong> Bank<br />

Road / Jackson Ghat. Estimated cost: Rs. 5,00,00,000.

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