In a decisive move to tackle waterlogging in Gurgaon, Haryana's principal adviser on urban development, D S Dhesi, has directed the deployment of Quick Response Teams (QRTs) at identified hotspots. The aim is to ensure immediate action and minimize disruption during heavy rainfall.
Vulnerable Areas Reviewed
During the 9th district coordination meeting held at the Mini Secretariat, officials reviewed vulnerable locations such as Subhash Chowk, Rajiv Chowk, Sheetla Mata Mandir Road, and Signature Tower. Departments were instructed to ensure adequate deployment of manpower, pumping machinery, and essential equipment, with round-the-clock readiness to prevent disruptions to public movement.
Interdepartmental Coordination
Dhesi emphasized the need for seamless interdepartmental coordination and timely execution of infrastructure projects. He directed the MCG commissioner to keep mobile response teams stationed at critical points during rainfall. Additionally, NHAI and GMDA were instructed to ensure seamless integration of NHAI surface drains with GMDA's master drainage network, particularly along the Sohna Road corridor.
Drainage Infrastructure Updates
GMDA CEO P C Meena provided updates on ongoing projects. Construction of a stormwater drain near Tau Devi Lal Stadium is progressing steadily, which will improve drainage from the Sector 32-38 master road towards the Badshapur drain, addressing waterlogging on the Medanta Road stretch. Similar drainage augmentation is underway at Narsinghpur.
On the Southern Peripheral Road (SPR), officials stated that stormwater from Ghata to Vatika Chowk will be diverted to the Badshapur drain, while water from Vatika Chowk to NH8 will flow into the Leg 4 drain to prevent accumulation on the carriageway. Large-scale desilting of drains, along with construction of road gullies and water traps, is also in progress.
Sewer Network Progress
The meeting reviewed progress on the master sewer network in sectors 81-115, where 68 km of sewer lines have been laid, with only 2 km remaining. To enhance decentralized sewage management, Dhesi directed MCM, MCG, and GMDA to each develop one micro STP as a pilot, with tenders to be floated within 10 days.
GMDA informed that tenders for a 100 MLD STP in Sector 107 will be floated by May 10, while the 40 MLD STP at Naurangpur will be tendered this week, significantly boosting treatment capacity in New Gurgaon.
Waste Management Initiatives
Progress on legacy waste removal at Bandhwari was also reviewed. The MCG commissioner confirmed that work has been mobilized and is being monitored daily. Tenders for door-to-door municipal waste collection have been floated to streamline services.
