Abstract of Sub-Projects Toba Tek Singh

 

Name of Sub Project	:	Improvement of Water Supply
T.M.A	:	T.T.Singh
Approved Cost (Rs.)	:	62.47 Million
Implementation Period	:	12 Months

 

Existing Situation:

 Sub soil ground water is brackish. It is chemically not fit for human consumption. As such, canal water after treatment by slow sand filtration is supplied. Three numbers water works are functioning; one (WW-5) is under construction which is the replacement of existing water works 1. In addition, 9-Nrs shallow tube wells have been installed along Lower Gogera Branch Canal to draw ground water and transmit to the city through a 16-inches diameter AC transmission main. Moreover, small capacity tube wells are also working within Water Works-1 & 2 premises drawing recharged water from the raw water storage. Present available water to inhabitants is 25 GPCD, whereas as per design criteria 50 GPCD should be available to these people.

 

Description of Sub Project:

The sub project comprises of tube wells, pumping machinery, transmission main, distribution system, over head reservoir, ground storage and service connections. The design horizon for the Project is upto year 2026. However machinery and Transmission mains are to be designed for period upto 2015 and distribution network for year 2025.

 

Sub Project Benefits:

·        Reduction of water-borne and communicable diseases by provision of potable water.

•       Reduction in cost of curative medicine by elimination / reduction of diseases.

•       Saving of man days of public presently affected with such diseases.

•       Improvement of the working efficiency of individuals and ultimately the organizations.

•       Improvement in general public health.

•       Raising the standard of living of the citizens.

•       Improve economic activity at the local level.