Development Projects Related to Water Supply, Power and Roads Approved In  HPWPC Meeting

The High Powered Works Purchase Committee (HPWPC), chaired by Haryana Chief Minister, Sh. Nayab Singh Saini, on Monday, approved a series of development works aimed at strengthening infrastructure and improving water supply, power and road facilities across the state.

A total of 12 agenda items, with an estimated cost of Rs. 473.17 crore, were placed before the Committee. After three agenda items were put up for re-tendering, the remaining nine proposals were valued at Rs. 297.46 crore. Following detailed negotiations with the bidders, the cost of these works was brought down to Rs. 283.20 crore, resulting in savings of approximately Rs. 14.26 crore.

Education Minister, Sh. Mahipal Dhanda, Cooperation Minister, Dr Arvind Sharma, Public Works (Buildings and Roads) Minister, Sh. Ranbir Gangwa and Irrigation and Water Resources Minister, Smt. Shruti Choudhry attended the meeting.

Principal Secretary to the Chief Minister, Sh. Arun Kumar Gupta, Principal Advisor, Urban Development, Sh. D.S. Dhesi, and senior officers of various departments were also present.

*Water Supply and Sewerage Projects Approved for Gurugram and Sonipat*

The Committee approved key projects to strengthen water supply and sewerage infrastructure in Gurugram and Sonipat. Under the Gurugram Metropolitan Development Authority (GMDA), approval was accorded for laying a master sewer line and constructing manholes in Sectors 77 to 80.

Under the Sonipat Metropolitan Development Authority (SMDA), projects for the construction of Ranney wells and MBS along the Yamuna riverbank at Machhraula and Jajjal were approved. Approval was also granted for laying a rising main from Bega to Shahpur Taga village in the Ganaur area and constructing a Ranney well with a capacity of 10 MLD.

In nine villages of Panipat district, works related to pipelines, IPS, STPs, sewer lines, manholes, FHTCs and sewer connections will be undertaken. The Committee also approved the establishment of two STPs in Samalkha. These works will help further improve water supply and sewerage services in the respective areas.

*Urban Infrastructure to be Strengthened in Faridabad*

The Committee also approved development works in Sector 89, Faridabad, including construction of a road on marginal land, laying of water supply and sewerage lines and installation of a rainwater harvesting system.

*Power Infrastructure Works Approved for Integrated Aviation Hub in Hisar*

To facilitate the development of the Integrated Aviation Hub in Hisar, approval was accorded for shifting 132 kV double-circuit transmission lines through underground cables.

In the road sector, annual maintenance of road markings, signboards and cat’s eyes on the Kundli-Manesar section was also approved. The work will help improve road safety and traffic facilities on this important stretch.

Chief Minister, Sh. Nayab Singh Saini, directed the departments concerned to ensure that all approved projects are completed within the stipulated timelines while maintaining the prescribed quality standards. He said that quality and timely execution must remain a priority so that the benefits of these development projects reach the people at the earliest.