Kaleshwaram project’s Package-9 witnessed a successful trial run at the Malakpet Reservoir. One pump had already been tested and now the second pump has also completed its trial run from 12:40 pm to 1:40 pm on Sunday. This is the second trial run conducted, following the first one on the 23rd. Both pumps have been successful, as stated by Minister KTR and District Collector Harsham.
With an estimated cost of 1,500 crores, the construction work for the tunnel project has begun to meet the demand for water in the surrounding areas. However, the farmers are still not satisfied with the government’s efforts. After the state formation, Minister KTR promised to provide water from the Godavari river through the Kaleshwaram project. The 9th package of the project aims to provide water to Singasamudram Cheruvu in Narma Mallegudem Mandal, near Godavari river, with the help of gravity. They have constructed underground tunnels for a distance of 12.3 km from Rampapagutta to Malkapet.
The construction work for three reservoirs in Malakpet has cost around 500 crores. Two electric motors with a capacity of 30 MW each have been installed to lift water from Sarjipool to fulfill the required 1100 cusecs of water. One motor has already started lifting 550 cusecs of water. They have also constructed six bunds covering a distance of 5 km, with each bund having a kilometer of length. In order to lift water from Sarjipool, they have established a separate 33/11 KV electrical substation with a capacity of 90 MW.
The successful trial run of the Malakpet Reservoir has brought hope among the people in the surrounding areas. The Minister, Ramanna, has assured that he will fulfill their aspirations. Upon completion of this project, around one lakh acres of land will receive water. The construction work for the canals from Malkapet Reservoir to Singasamudram Cheruvu in Bhattal Cheruvu, Gambhiravupeta Mandal, is in progress. The construction work for these canals will help in supplying water to the fields.
In Sirisilla district, a total of 64,470 acres, in Vemulawada district, 31,680 acres of land have received water. In Sirisilla Mandal, 8,750 acres, in Ellareddipeta Mandal, 29,875 acres, in Gambhiravupeta Mandal, 9,279 acres, in Mustabad Mandal, 9,599 acres, in Vemulavada Urban Mandal, 7,805 acres, in Vemulavada Rural Mandal, 1,000 acres, in Konaraopet Mandal, 22,875 acres, and in Veernapalli Mandal, 6,967 acres of land have received water. Out of these, 60 acres are newly irrigated land and 26,150 acres are under stabilization.
