The Navsari Municipal Corporation has officially launched a comprehensive Rs 112 crore project. This initiative aims to tackle persistent drinking water shortages and sewage disposal problems in the city's outer regions. An official statement released on Friday confirmed the details.
Addressing Long-Standing Infrastructure Gaps
Navsari became a municipal corporation on January 1 last year. This change followed the merger of the former Navsari–Vijalpore municipality with four nearby villages: Aru, Dharagiri, Dantej, and Hansapor.
According to the statement, these peri-urban areas have faced significant challenges for years. Inadequate water supply infrastructure and a complete lack of underground drainage networks have created ongoing sanitation issues. These problems have raised serious health concerns, especially among children.
Phased Implementation and Key Components
The project will roll out in multiple phases. It involves several critical construction activities to modernize the city's utilities.
- Laying new water supply pipelines to ensure consistent delivery.
- Strengthening and expanding the existing drainage network.
- Constructing overhead tanks and underground sumps for water storage.
- Building a dedicated sewage pumping station.
- Establishing a fully equipped sewage treatment plant (STP).
In a significant addition, the corporation will set up a new water treatment plant. This facility will guarantee the supply of safe and sufficient drinking water to the recently merged areas. The statement emphasized this step as crucial for public health.
The integrated approach promises to transform the living conditions in Navsari's peripheral zones. Residents can expect a marked improvement in basic amenities once the project completes.
