Does Vastrapur lake need a new 10 crore STP?
Ahmedabad: Development work at Vastrapur lake, which remains closed for over a year, is moving slowly. More plans and proposals are adding to the delay. Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) built a Rs 1 crore 500 KLD tertiary plant to treat sewage entering the lake.
The plant has proved ineffective over seven years. Now, there are plans to demolish it and build a 2 MLD STP for Rs 10 crore. This is being deemed necessary because of illegal sewer connections to the stormwater. However, experts argue that the money can be saved if authorities sever the illegal connections.
In July 2022, heavy rain led to sinkholes on the walkway and damage to the lake's walls. The lake was closed for six months in Feb 2024, with plans to reopen it in Aug that year. But due to repeated changes and increased development costs, the deadline passed without completion.TNN
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