3 city lakes in Mysuru to be rejuvenated this year
Mysuru: Mysuru Development Authority (MDA) will rejuvenate three lakes, including Dalvoy and Devanur, this year.
The restoration project encompasses cleaning, desilting and strengthening of lake bunds.
About Rs 25 crore is reserved for the rejuvenation of the lakes this year. The lakes are dying due to the heavy inflow of sewage water for years.
There are plans to install interceptor drains around the lakes to prevent untreated sewage from entering the water bodies and to prevent further pollution of the lakes. Dalvoy Lake is located off National Highway-766, while Devanur water body is situated northeast of Mysuru city.
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The MDA has allocated substantial funds to establish proper drainage systems and create walking paths along the lake periphery.
MDA special land acquisition officer KR Rakshith, who is in-charge commissioner of MDA, told TOI that they have reserved funds for rejuvenating lakes. Another village lake is listed for rejuvenation under its plans.
An officer said the works will start soon, and lake rejuvenation experts will be roped in for the restoration of lakes.
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The rejuvenation work includes removing water hyacinth, clearing accumulated waste and establishing natural filtration systems. Plans are also afoot to create green spaces around the lakes with native plant species.
Once restored, these lakes will serve as model projects for urban water body conservation. The authorities plan to implement similar restoration programmes for other lakes in its jurisdiction in a phased manner.
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