Construction of Khoda Sewage Treatment Plant Begins with Revised Completion Date
After court push, work on 66-MLD Khoda STP starts; completion pushed to 2028
Hindustan Times
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Construction has commenced on the 66 million litres per day sewage treatment plant in Khoda-Makanpur, Ghaziabad, following a Supreme Court directive. The project, originally set for completion in October 2024, is now expected to finish by June 30, 2028, amid ongoing challenges and scrutiny over its capacity.
- 01Construction of the 66 MLD sewage treatment plant has finally begun in Khoda-Makanpur, Ghaziabad.
- 02The completion date has been pushed from October 2024 to June 30, 2028, due to various delays.
- 03The project will address untreated sewage issues affecting the Yamuna River.
- 04Concerns remain regarding the plant's capacity to handle future wastewater generation.
- 05Ongoing challenges include high-voltage electricity lines and necessary permissions for sewer line installation.
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The Uttar Pradesh government has initiated construction of the long-awaited 66 million litres per day (MLD) sewage treatment plant (STP) in Khoda-Makanpur, Ghaziabad, following a Supreme Court order. The project faced significant delays due to land disputes and encroachments, but these issues have now been resolved. Initially expected to be completed by October 2024, the new timeline extends the completion date to June 30, 2028. The STP is part of a larger initiative to manage untreated sewage flowing into the Yamuna River, which has been under judicial scrutiny. The project, estimated to cost ₹140.92 crore (approximately $17 million USD), includes not only the STP but also necessary infrastructure like intercepting sewers and effluent pipelines. Despite the progress, questions about the plant's capacity to meet future demands remain, alongside ongoing challenges such as the relocation of high-voltage electricity lines affecting construction.
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The construction of the STP aims to improve sewage management in Ghaziabad, potentially reducing untreated sewage discharge into the Yamuna River, which can benefit local residents and the environment.
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