The Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) intends to issue tenders worth about Rs 900 crore for permanent stormwater drainage projects in newly merged panchayat areas and the city’s western suburbs. This decision follows the urgent need for enhanced drainage infrastructure highlighted by recent heavy rainfall in Ahmedabad. Gujarat’s Minister-in-Charge for Ahmedabad district, Rushikesh Patel, revealed this plan after assessing rain-affected areas with Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel.
Two zones in Ahmedabad experienced unprecedented rainfall in a short span, causing delays in water drainage despite existing infrastructure. Patel assured that necessary arrangements had been made by AMC teams and other authorities to prevent inconvenience to citizens. The city’s expansion and inclusion of former gram panchayat areas within municipal limits have underscored the necessity for a more robust drainage network.
Tenders worth approximately Rs 900 crore will soon be floated for permanent drainage projects in newly merged panchayat areas, western localities like Bopal and Ghuma, and along drainage lines linked to the S.P. Ring Road to enhance rainwater discharge. Addressing concerns about road cave-ins, Patel emphasized ongoing repair work and proactive measures to prevent such incidents on newly constructed roads. With a red alert issued by the India Meteorological Department, the administration stands prepared for additional drainage arrangements if needed.
