Irrigation expert Kannaiah Naidu urges AP govt to set up new crest gates at Srisailam project
The irrigation projects engineering expert inspected Srisailam project in Kurnool district on Sunday.
Kannaiah Naidu noted that there was a minor leakage in gate No 10 which he stated was not a cause for serious concern. However, he urged the AP govt to immediately allocate funds for maintenance, repair and overhaul of the crest gates of the Srisailam project.
The engineering expert cautioned that in case of any further delay, Srisailam project will meet the same fate as Tungabhadra project.
Kannaiah Naidu, however, allayed fears over the possible damage to the structure of the Srisailam project due to the erosion in the plunge pool located about 60 metres away from the dam, amidst concerns recently raised by the neighbouring state of Telangana.
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