Ahmedabad is the 7th largest city in India with a present population of 5.5 Million which is likely to be 11 Million by 2021. The Municipal Corporation Area (until 2006) admeasuring 192 sq km has 95% coverage in terms of sewage network. In 2006 an additional 258 sq km area was added to the Municipal Corporation limits. In newly added areas, the New west zone area covering 134 sq km has a sewerage network coverage in about 40 sq km area whereas the new east zone area covering 32 sq km does not have any coverage in terms of sewage network. The present population in the area is about 2.4 Million and likely to increase to 3.3 Million by 2025. Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation. Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation alongwith Ahmedabad Urban Development Authority is implementing a project for Sewerage collection, treatment and disposal for this newly added areas. This project is funded under the Jawaharlal Nehru Urban Renewal Mission (JnNURM) of the Govt of India. The project components are listed below :
For East Ahmedabad
- Sewerage Network – 233 Km Length – Concrete Pipes
- Terminal Sewage Pumping Station at Vinzol – 102 Mld Capacity
- Sewage Treatment Plant at Vinzol – 70 Mld Capacity
For West Ahmedabad
- Sewerage Network – 467 Km Length – Concrete Pipes
- Intermediate Pumping Stations at Bhat and Chandkheda
- Terminal Sewage Pumping Station at Vasna – 285 Mld Capacity
- Sewage Treatment Plant at Vasna – 240 Mld Capacity
PROJECT OUTCOME :
The project is under implementation and likely to be commissioned in phases from 2010 to 2012.
TEAM ASSIGNED :
Mr. Nayan Parikh – Team Leader
Mr. Diplesh Patel – Sr Cadd Specialist
Mr. Apurva Parikh – Structural Engineer
Mrs. Amita Mehta – Hydraulic Engineer
Mr. A J Shah – Senior Environmental Engineer
Mr. Roshan Shah – Sr Elec/Mech/Inst Engineer
Mrs. Viraj Bhatt – Senior Hydraulic Engineer
Mr. Girish Patel – Survey Engineer
AHMEDABAD MUNICIPAL CORPORATION