North Goa water woes to end by March: WRD Minister
The 250MLD water treatment plant at Sal will be commissioned by March and the water shortage faced by North Goa will be resolved, said water resources minister Subhash Shirodkar in the assembly on Thursday.
Shirodkar said that the water resources department (WRD) has commenced surveys and is pursuing administrative approvals for three to four dams, which will address the state's water requirements.
'On the Sal, we are building a major barrage, a project for posterity. Once completed, we will be able to lift 250MLD of water in addition to the existing capacity of 120-130MLD,' said Shirodkar.
He said, 'By March, we will commission it.
We are going on a war footing on that. Entire North Goa, including Pernem, Calangute, and Candolim, will not have water problems.'
He was speaking during the discussion on the grants for the WRD.
Shirodkar also announced that govt plans to desilt the Kushawati river to curb flooding at Paroda.
'We are looking at options to desilt the Kushawati, and if required, we are willing to take help from the National Institute of Oceanography,' said Shirodkar.
He said, 'It will not cost much to desilt the Kushawati, maybe Rs 3-4 crore. The blockages will be removed. The process has begun.'
Concurring with the concern raised by legislators about borewells, Shirodkar hinted at strict action against the illegal use of groundwater.
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