Bridge-cum-barrage across Netravathi gets clearance
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Bridge-cum-barrage across Netravathi gets clearance

Context:

The State Cabinet of Karnataka has granted approval for construction of a bridge-cum-barrage across the Netravathi connecting Adyarkatte, off the National Highway 75, and Harekala, near Mangalore University

About the Project:

  • The project was part of the Paschima Vahini Scheme launched in 2017 to build vented dams across west-flowing rivers
  • A sum of Rs. 174 crore has been earmarked for the project
  • The project has proposed the construction of a 7 m wide bridge downstream of the Thumbe Vented Dam.
  • Below this bridge would be the barrage that will impound about 6 tmcft of water.

How will this project benefit?

  • The project will help in harvesting water for many of the arid regions of Mangaluru Assembly Constituency.
  • A multi-village drinking water scheme estimated at Rs. 134 crore would help harvest water and meet the drinking water needs of the arid regions of the Mangaluru Assembly Constituency.
  • The bridge atop the dam would alleviate transport problem of people around Konaje, Innoli, Harekala and surrounding areas.
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