Ahmedabad residents in several key areas including Shilaj, Bopal, Ghuma, Makhtampura and Sarkhej wards will face water supply disruptions on Wednesday evening due to crucial pipeline connection work being undertaken by the Ahmedabad Urban Development Authority (AUDA).
Normal water supply is expected to resume on Thursday morning, subject to available quantity.
Reason for the shutdown
The shutdown is necessary to facilitate the connection of a newly laid water pipeline to the existing 1,600 mm diameter trunk main line, which was relocated to make way for the construction of an underpass.
This underpass project, initiated by AUDA, required the existing pipeline to be shifted, prompting the need for integration work.
The connection work is focused on the existing 1600 mm diameter trunk main line at Ognaj Circle. The scope of the work includes:
Connecting the newly laid pipeline from Vaishnodevi overhead tank to the existing 1600 mm trunk main line that supplies water towards Sardar Patel Ring Road.
Integrating the new 2,500 mm diameter Mild Steel (MS) trunk main line from the Jaspur Water Treatment Plant to the existing main pipeline. This trunk main runs parallel to Sardar Patel Ring Road and plays a critical role in Ahmedabad’s water distribution network.
The pipeline shutdown will impact water supply in various regions, including but not limited to:
Rajpath TP-50 Water Distribution Station
Maktampura
Bopal
Other areas dependent on the Jaspur trunk mains
Residents are advised to make necessary arrangements to manage water usage during the disruption. Authorities have assured that efforts are being made to complete the work efficiently and restore normal water supply at the earliest.