Lokmat News Network
Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar:
Efforts to bring an additional 200 MLD of water to the city under the new water supply scheme have been underway since Gudi Padwa. On Thursday, water from Jayakwadi reached up to 16 km, extending as far as Kaudgaon. During the process, a major leakage was detected at Dhorkin, along with several minor faults caused by loose nuts and bolts. These leakages were subsequently rectified.
On Wednesday, the 14-km pipeline from Jayakwadi to Dhorkin had been filled. The process resumed on Thursday morning. Installation of a scour valve at Dhorkin was carried out on a war footing. After the contractor issued official clearance upon completion of the work, a 3,700 horsepower pumping unit was activated at 1.15 pm.
Due to efficient planning, water reached the scour valve at Dhorkin in just 27 minutes. The flow was then immediately diverted towards Kaudgaon. Around 5.10 pm, a leakage was detected again at Dhorkin. By 5.50 pm, air was released through the 600 mm diameter scour valve at Kaudgaon, followed by the arrival of water, after which the pump was shut down.
Officials confirmed that water was successfully conveyed up to a distance of 16 km.