Drain network soon in sectors along Southern Peripheral Road, Dwarka eway to avert flooding
The absence of a proper drainage network has long plagued these new sectors, where residents frequently complain of severe waterlogging during monsoon spells. With roads severely waterlogged, commuting becomes a challenge, and property damage, especially in low-rise housing societies, is common.
According to GMDA, the work on the construction of drains between sectors 68 and 75 and sector 112 and 115 is progressing at a steady pace and is expected to be ready by next year in Aug and May, respectively.
Both projects received govt approval in July last year, and construction started in May this year after the designs were approved by IIT.
"Laying a robust stormwater drainage system in these sectors will not only resolve long-standing waterlogging problems but also support the planned urban infrastructure expansion. It will also improve the quality of life for residents," a GMDA official said.
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In sectors 68 to 75 — located along SPR and witnessing a surge in residential and commercial development — GMDA is laying a 17.63 km network of drains.
The stormwater collected here will discharge into the under-construction master drain along SPR from Vatika Chowk to NH-48 and ultimately merge with the Badshapur drain (Leg III). The Rs 51 crore project, which includes sectors 68, 69, 70, 70A, 71, 72, 73, 74, 75, and 75A, is scheduled for completion by Aug 2026.
Similarly, sectors 112 to 115, located along the Dwarka Expressway, will have a 7.59km drainage network.
This will be connected to the existing Leg-I drain. A dedicated pumping station is also being constructed in Sector 115 to prevent backflow during heavy monsoon spells. The Rs 32.8 crore project is slated to be completed by May 2026.
To relieve pressure on the Badshapur drain, GMDA is simultaneously constructing a 5 km stretch of stormwater drain from Vatika Chowk to NH-48. Once operational, it will function as Leg-IV, an additional outfall channel for the city's stormwater, particularly during high rainfall events.
Currently, Gurgaon's stormwater system comprises three major outfall routes, including Leg-I, which carries water from Sikanderpur via Palam Vihar to Najafgarh drain. Leg-II carries rainwater from Sector 42 via HUDA City Centre to Najafgarh, and Leg-III (Badshahpur drain) channels runoff from Ghata village via Hero Honda Chowk and Sector 99 to Najafgarh.
The addition of Leg-IV is expected to significantly reduce the load on Leg-III, which currently handles runoff from some of the most densely populated sectors.
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