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REPORT ON “CONSTRUCTION OF STORM WATER DRAINAGE SYSTEM IN PURI TOWN”
Introduction
Drainage problem in the heritage town of Puri was a matter of concern for
decades past. On availing the opportunity of JnNURM scheme, the project “Storm
water drainage project of Puri Town” under JnNURM was programmed by the
Housing and Urban Development Department of Govt. of Odisha and by order of
Govt. being implemented through Drainage Organisation of Water Resources
Department. The drainage network has been planned under three categories
namely Primary, Secondary and Tertiary. Only primary and secondary drains come
under the scope of the project and tertiary drains are left out to be executed by the
Municipal Body in subsequent period. The urban catchment of Puri has been
planned under five numbers drainage Zones and the works programmed under
eight numbers of packages covering Zone wise either primary or secondary or both
depending on the size of the drainage network in the Zone. The project formulation,
Survey, Design, Planning, Estimate and DPR was prepared through an agency
“Voyants Solutions Private Limited”. Sanction accorded by Ministry of Urban
Development, Govt. of India under JNNURM Scheme in their CSMC meeting held
on 24-04-2009 for Rs.7182.00 Lakhs, out of which central share as ACA is capped
at Rs.4500.00 Lakhs and balance amount of Rs.2832.00 Lakhs including Rs.150.00
Lakhs towards Land acquisition, will be funded by the State Govt. During the course
of execution, as per demand of site conditions, certain layout and design
modifications have been made and the cost of project has been revised to Rs.
137.91 Crores duly approved by the administrative department of Housing and
Urban Development.
Achievements upto August 2014
For facilitating the award of contracts, the entire project is divided into eight
separate packages. Agreements for all the eight numbers of packages under the
project were concluded during 2010-11 with scheduled execution period of 18
months as per the maximum permissible time limit stipulated under JnNURM
guidelines. The total agreement value of the project divided into these eight
packages is Rs. 96.08 crore. All contracts were awarded between June-July 2012.
For several reasons as highlighted below, there has been delay in project
implementation.
The status and the rate of progress of the project was a matter of concern
for authorities in Department of Water Resources, the District Administration and
State Administration particularly in the context of ensuing Nabakalebar of Lord
Jagannath during July, 2015. The Storm Water Drainage System of Puri Town
under JnNURM had been completed for a length of 35988 m out of total drain length
of 77661 m (i.e. 46 %) by end of August 2014.
Action taken in view of Nabakalebara 2015
Drainage problem being a vulnerable issue in the context of Nabakalebara
2015, Principal Secretary, DoWR instructed the Engineer-in-Chief, Water
Resources to look in to the matter and do the needful to expedite the progress and
ensure completion of most essential project components including missing links and
outfalls for safe drainage of Puri Town before Nabakalebara 2015. As per
proceedings of the review meeting held on 16.08.2014 under the Chairmanship of
the Chief Secretary, Odisha, it was decided in view of the upcoming Nabakalebar-
2015 that construction of 18 kms of drain is to be completed on priority basis so as
to ensure safe drainage such that drainage issue shall not be a problem for the
devotees and pilgrims during Nabakalebar. Besides, an additional length of 2.00km
(approx.) was to be taken up as per requirement of district administration in
connection with Nabakalebar 2015.
Review/Monitoring of progress, Inspection of work and Action suggested
Weekly Nabakalebara Co-ordination Meeting is held regularly at Puri every
Monday by the Collector, Puri. Besides reviewing progress of the project, the
issues relating to bottlenecks like encroachment eviction, shifting of service
utilities and other issues are discussed and sorted out on weekly basis.
Besides, RDC, Central Division has undertaken several field visits and review
meetings to expedite the progress of work.
The Collector, Puri & Principal Secretary, H & UD have taken steps to get
approval from the railway to construct the drain through their area in Zone II.
Monitoring and evaluation of the progress of the project were streamlined.
Besides review by the Collector, Puri every Monday, Chief Engineer and
Superintending Engineer, Executive Engineer have taken up intensive review
on daily basis with concerned field staffs and contractors to sort out bottlenecks.
Weekly Review Meeting is held regularly in Rajiv Bhawan every Saturday by
the EIC-cum-Special Secretary, DOWR. Daily Progress Report was furnished
by the Executive Engineer for appraisal of the Principal Secretary, DOWR.
Regular visits by the Principal Secretary, DOWR to Puri along with EIC-cum-
Special Secretary, DOWR and Engineer-in-Chief, Water Resources for review
of drainage works in presence of agencies.
The Principal Secretary, DOWR holds review meeting in his office chamber on
progress of drainage works at regular interval.
The DC-cum-ACS regularly visits Puri for review of drainage works.
The Chief Secretary, Odisha frequently visits sites and holds review meetings
in Puri and Bhubaneswar.
Major Decisions taken by different officials for timely completion of work
A total length of 1268 m drain was withdrawn in two occasions i.e. 637 m and
631 m from the scope of the agency engaged in Zone-I Primary Drain as per
clause 2 (b) (iii) under conditions of contract and awarded to OCC ltd. in two
different packages to complete the work before Nabakalebara 2015.
A total length of 2778 m drain was withdrawn in three occasions i.e. 1470 m,
678 m and 630 m from the scope of the agency engaged in Zone-V Primary &
Secondary Drain as per clause 2 (b) (iii) under conditions of contract and
awarded to three agencies including OCC ltd. to complete the work before
Nabakalebara 2015.
As per instruction of the Principal Secretary, DOWR, the head quarter of
Superintending Engineer, Drainage Circle, Cuttack was fixed in Puri with effect
from February 2015 for close monitoring and timely completion of the work.
A length of 1215 m was decided to be constructed as outfall drain towards
Samangara village as the villagers protested to carry out the construction of
outfall drain near Cashew factory. In spite of repeated attempts, the outfall drain
could not be completed due to some unreasonable demands by the villagers.
As decided, the work will be taken up after Nabakalebara festival.
As decided, a new drain was to be constructed from Hospital square to Musa
River for early discharge of storm water from Medical Square. But, the same could
not be taken up as it was apprehended that the work might not be completed in
time.
The package wise details and its use/utility are as outlined below
Primary Drain Zone –I : A total length of 3131 m has been programmed to be
executed under JNNURM scheme out of which a length of 2051 m including
most essential parts and missing links for a length of 946 m as programmed for
Nabakalebara 2015 was completed by the end of June 2015. The area covers
Sidhhamahavir, Dadabadi, Kumutipatna, Adarsha Nagar, Maruti Nagar and
Bank Colony. The drainage system outfalls near Kaju factory square by the side
of main road near village Samangara. The drainage network under this package
will solve the storm water drainage congestion of the locality.
Secondary Drain Zone –I : A total length of 4352 m has been programmed to
be executed under JNNURM scheme out of which a length of 3291 m including
1398 m length of drain as programmed for Nabakalebara 2015 was completed
by the end of June 2015. The area covers Kumutipatna, MaitriVihar, Mangala
Lane, Attakala Lane, BeheraSahi and Sidhhamahavir. The drainage system
outfalls to Zone-I Primary Drain. The work under this package will solve the
storm water drainage congestion of the locality.
Primary Drain Zone –II : A total length of 5212 m has been programmed to be
executed under JNNURM scheme out of which a length of 4313 m including
most essential parts and missing links for a length of 1964 m as programmed
for Nabakalebara 2015 was completed by the end of June 2015. The area
covers ITI area, Block Colony, Railway Area, Ashram chhak. The drainage
system outfalls to BankiMuhan at two places. The drainage network under this
package will solve the storm water drainage congestion of the locality as
described above.
Secondary Drain Zone–II : A total length of 12573 m has been programmed
to be executed under JNNURM scheme out of which a length of 11860 m
including most essential parts and missing links for a length of 3031 m as
programmed for Nabakalebara 2015 was completed by the end of June 2015.
The drainage system outfalls to Zon-II Primary Drain which will solve the storm
water drainage congestion of the locality such as Penthakata, Block Colony,
Sreekhetra Colony, PKRIT Colony, DhobaSahi, Railway Colony, CT Road,
Sarbodaya Nagar, GundichaVihar etc.
Primary & Secondary Drain Zone –III : A total length of 11693 m has been
programmed to be executed under JNNURM scheme out of which a length of
5602 m including most essential parts and missing links for a length of 1112
m as programmed for Nabakalebara 2015 was completed by the end of June
2015. The area covers Makubana, Ganesh Jaga, Bhoisahi, Sangram Club
Lane, Bagha Akhada Lane, Friends Club Lane, Grand Road, Dolabedikona.
The drainage system outfalls to Musa River at four locations. The work will
solve the storm water drainage congestion of the locality.
Primary Drain Zone –IV : A total length of 8427 m has been programmed to
be executed under JNNURM scheme out of which a length of 7665 m including
most essential parts and missing links for a length of 3271 m as programmed
for Nabakalebara 2015 was completed by the end of June 2015. The area
covers Wild Grass Lane, Mochisahi, SCS College, Women’s Hostel, Hotel May
fair Area, Sea Beach, Kacheri Area, Grand Road, Red Cross Road, Railway
Area. The drain outfalls to BankiMuhan. The work will solve the storm water
drainage congestion of the locality.
Secondary Drain Zone –IV : A total length of 13603 m has been programmed
to be executed under JNNURM scheme out of which a length of 7776 m including
most essential parts and missing links for a length of 2130 m as programmed for
Nabakalebara 2015 was completed by the end of June 2015. The area covers
MochiSahi, Kachery Area, SCS College area, VIP road, Fire Station, Police Line
and Sea Beach. The drain outfalls to Primary Drain of Zone-IV. The drainage
network will solve the storm water drainage congestion of the locality as
described above.
Primary & Secondary Drain Zone –V : A total length of 14624 m has been
programmed to be executed under JNNURM scheme out of which a length of
8459 m including most essential parts and missing links for a length of 1642 m
as programmed for Nabakalebara 2015 was completed by the end of June 2015.
The area covers Sea Beach, Badheisahi, Bali Sahi, Mangala Ghata, Mishra Sahi,
Hatisala, Khetriya Mahasangha, Lokanath Temple area, Damodar road,
Baliapanda, Seven Hill area, Behera Sahi, Kakatia Hotel to Birla Guest house,
Bali Sahi to Birla Guest House and Bidhabashrama area. The drain outfalls to
Mangala River at two places one at Hotel Sterling Resort and the other at
Mangala Ghat. The drainage network will solve the storm water drainage
congestion of the locality as described above.
Primary & Secondary Drain Zone –V (Withdrawal portion for Nabakalebar
urgency along Sea Beach) : A total length of 1470 m of Storm Water Drainage
System was programmed to be executed for Nabakalebara 2015. The total work
has been completed. The area covers sea beach, Swargadwara area,
Satalahadi Matha etc. The drain outfalls to Zone-V Primary Drain. The work will
solve the storm water drainage congestion of the locality. This drain is a part of
the Primary and Secondary Drain in Zone-V withdrawn from the original
contractor to complete the work before Nabakalebara festival.
Primary & Secondary Drain Zone -V(Withdrawal portion for Nabakalebar
urgency Part-I) : A total length of 678 m of Storm Water Drainage System
was programmed to be executed for Nabakalebara festival. The total work
has been completed. The area covers Loknath Temple area and Housing
Board Colony. The drain outfalls to Zone-V Primary Drain. The drainage
network will solve the storm water drainage congestion of the locality. This
drain is a part of the Primary and Secondary Drain in Zone-V withdrawn from
the original contractor to complete the work before Nabakalebara festival.
Primary & Secondary Drain Zone -V(Withdrawal portion for Nabakalebar
urgency Part -II) : A total length of 630 m of Storm Water Drainage System was
programmed to be executed for Nabakalebara festival. The total work has been
completed. The area covers Prachi Square, Light House Area and Sea Beach
area. The drain outfalls to Mangala River. The work under this package will solve
the storm water drainage congestion of the locality. This drain is a part of the
Primary and Secondary Drain in Zone-V withdrawn from the original contractor
to complete the work before Nabakalebara festival.
Primary Drain Zone -I (Withdrawal portion for Nabakalebar urgency) :
A total length of 637 m of Storm Water Drainage System was programmed to be
executed for Nabakalebara festival. The total work has been completed. The area
covers Dadabadi Lane, Maruti Nagar and Adarsha Nagar area. The work will
solve the storm water drainage congestion of the locality as described. This drain
is a part of the Primary Drain in Zone-I withdrawn from the original contractor to
complete the work before Nabakalebara festival.
Primary Drain Zone -I (Withdrawal portion for Nabakalebar urgency Part-II) : A total length of 631 m of Storm Water Drainage System was programmed to
be executed for Nabakalebara 2015. The total work has been completed. The
area covers Bhudan area, Balighat and Gopalpur. The drain outfalls to Zone-I
Primary Drain. The work under this package will solve the storm water drainage
congestion of the locality. This drain is a part of the Primary Drain in Zone-I
withdrawn from the original contractor to complete the work before
Nabakalebara festival.
Construction of Storm water Drainage system of Puri Town ( Outfall Drain
of Samangara village in Zone-I) : A length of 265 m has been completed out of
1215 m as programmed for Nabakalebara 2015. The work could not be
completed due to certain issues raised by the villagers of Samangara. As
decided, the work will be taken up after Nabakalebara festival.
Construction of Storm water Drainage system in periphery of Jagannath
temple at Puri : A peripheral drain around the temple of Lord Jagannath for a
length of 928 m has been programmed and completed to drain out storm water
from the four sides (Dwaras). The storm water coming from the temple premises
will be drained out to Zone-III Primary and Secondary Drain and Zone-IV Primary
Drain. This work has been taken up and completed as a deposit work from
Housing and Urban Development Department.
Progress achieved during different stages of execution
Total length of drain is 79804 m including 928 m of drain in periphery of
Temple.
Total length of drain completed by August 2014 is 35523 m.
Total length of drain completed in between September 2014 and June 2015
in view Nabakalebara 2015 is 20733 m including 928 m drain in periphery of
Temple.
Total length of drain completed upto June 2015 is 56256 m and handed over
to Puri Municipality for future maintenance.
Balance length to be executed is 23548 m after Nabakalebara subject to
availability of fund.
Placement of funds and expenditure incurred
An amount of Rs 65.91 crores has been received so far from H & UD
Department out of which expenditure to the tune of Rs 61.81 crores has been
incurred by July 2015.
Inspection of Works through Quality Auditors
Three teams of Quality Auditors comprising of three members in each group
were formed vide letter no. 5900 (4)/P dated 08.05.2015 of Planning &
Coordination Department in order to conduct quality audit of different
Nabakalebara related works and submit their report in respect of quality aspects.
Accordingly, they visited the sites and inspected all the works undertaken for
Nabakalebara 2015 on different dates and submitted their report.
Various issues encountered during course of execution
Many Sahis and Bastis (habitations) in Puri Town are existing in an
unplanned and haphazard way. Also, in most places encroachment of
existing roads in their front by house owners is a serious problem. Many
commercial establishments like hotels also have encroached on the existing
roads in many places. Demarcation and eviction of encroachments are the
major stumbling blocks in the progress of the work.
Underground service utilities like live water supply pipe lines, sewerage lines,
electric cables, telephone cables interfering along/across the alignment of
the drain have hampered the progress significantly. Shifting of service utilities
like water supply pipe lines, electric poles, telephone poles etc have also
contributed to the overall delay.
In Zone II, getting permission from railway to construct the drain through their
area is delayed. Most drains in this Zone come under railway area.
Precaution taken during Nabakalebara 2015
Three excavators were kept at 3 outfall points namely (1) Outfall at
Mangala River near Hotel Sterling (2) Outfall point at Bankimuhana near
Hotel BNR (3) Outfall point near Samangara.
Extra manpower were deployed for cleaning of extraneous matters
(plastics & other solid matters) from drains during the Yatra period from
16th July 2015 to 30th July 2015.
Additional officers in the rank of Junior Engineers and Assistant
Engineers were deployed for ensuring safe drainage round the clock
during Rath Yatra.
Action proposed to be taken
Balance length of left out 23548 m drain to be executed subject to
funding.
Safe and efficient discharge at three outfall points to be ensured.
Puri Municipality to take up annual cleaning of drains prior to monsoon.
Outfall point in Samangara village needs to be taken up.
Water Supply Pipe line interfering across/along the drain at various
places mainly at VIP road near Dalema Hotel, Mangalaghata, Ashram
Chhaka and etc. to be shifted for smooth flow of storm water.