Ahmedabad Plans 12 Borewells, Each 1,000 Feet Deep, as AMC Moves to Address Water Supply Concerns
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As concerns over Ahmedabad’s water supply persist, the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) has proposed drilling 12 borewells, each around 1,000 feet deep, across four zones at a cost of ₹3.99 crore. The proposal comes as the civic administration prepares to strengthen groundwater sources at locations facing gaps in the existing water distribution network.
The proposal has been placed before the AMC’s Water Supply and Sewerage Committee, which is scheduled to meet on Thursday. If approved, four agencies will undertake the work across the West, Central, North-West and South-West zones.
₹33.30 Lakh for Each Borewell
According to the proposal, each borewell will measure 350 mm by 250 mm in diameter and reach a depth of 310 metres, or approximately 1,000 feet. The estimated cost per borewell is ₹33.30 lakh.
The amount includes drilling, well development, pipe assembly, materials and other associated work.
The civic body has proposed awarding the construction of the 12 borewells to four agencies, with Nilkanth Tubewell Corporation receiving the largest share of the proposed work.
Where Will the 12 Borewells Come Up?
The proposed borewells will be installed at locations across four AMC zones, prioritising areas where the existing water supply infrastructure has gaps or groundwater sources are unavailable or have failed.
The identified categories include:
- Areas not adequately served by water from Water Distribution Stations (WDS).
- WDS premises without an existing borewell.
- Locations where existing borewells have failed.
- New sites identified for borewell construction.
The AMC plans to undertake similar borewell work in the city’s other zones in the coming days.
Four Agencies to Share ₹3.99 Crore Work
The proposed allocation among the four agencies is as follows:
Agency | Number of Borewells | Proposed Contract Value |
|---|---|---|
Nilkanth Tubewell Corporation | 6 | ₹1.99 crore |
Field Master Engineering Co. | 2 | ₹66.40 lakh |
Nyalakshna Tubewell Co. | 2 | ₹66.40 lakh |
Shakti Tubewell Co. | 2 | ₹66.40 lakh |
Total | 12 | ₹3.99 crore |
Nilkanth Tubewell Corporation is proposed to construct half of the borewells, while the remaining six would be divided equally among the other three agencies.
Committee Approval Awaited
The proposal is awaiting consideration by the Water Supply and Sewerage Committee. The planned investment is intended to strengthen water availability at locations where the existing distribution network or borewell infrastructure is inadequate.
The scale of the proposed drilling programme also raises questions about the long-term sustainability of groundwater extraction and the need to ensure that additional borewells translate into reliable water supply for residents.
