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     Blazewada Mudiripoyina Bewarse Username: Blazewada Post Number: 22103 Registered: 08-2008 Posted From: 175.156.59.199 Rating: N/A |
The Project : V.G.T.M. U.D.A. intends to develop the Krishna river front on downstream of Prakasam Barrage at Vijayawada on both sides, in order to pull its waterfront back from marginal use and neglect into the mainstream of public activity and investment and to generate quality urban spaces for the people. i) Existing scenario Encroachments in to the river & on river bund. Dumping garbage, letting in sewage etc. leading to water pollution Misuse of river bund & river bed. Access to river is denied / closed due to haphazard & irregular development. Aesthetic beauty is totally vanished except from barrage or bridge Irregular mining 36 ii) Aims & Objectives of the Project: • Conservation of the river improving the surrounding environment & ecological balance • Streamlining the River course, Reduce risk of erosion and flooding in flood prone neighbourhoods • Prevent the flow of sewage in to river; keep the river clean and pollution free. • Make the river front accessible to the public. • Construction of stop dam/causeway preferably about 10 km/suitable location from barrage down stream. • Maintain sufficient water level in the entire stretch between stop dam and Barrage so as to promote Boating/Water Sports etc. • To Facilitate Recharge the ground water level in the city and surroundings. • Prevent further encroachments into the river and on the river bund. • Reclamation of leftover land parcels. • Create riverfront parks, promenades and Ghats to enjoy water front & water sports facilities • Provide Vijayawada with new socio, cultural and economic amenities , Eco tourism facilities and institutional developments • Rehabilitation of river bed / bund encroachers by providing permanent housing 6. VGTM UDA intends to develop the above project components under PPP mode / BOT basis, and to facilitate prospective developers to respond, to have a detailed project Report through reputed Consultant Agencies who have expressed their interest through EOI called by the Authority. (Hereinafter referred to as the Project). |