MUMBAI METROPOLITAN REGION DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
WATER SUPPLY RESOURCE MANAGEMENT CELL
Brief note of the ongoing projects

1) 403 MLD Surya Regional Water Supply Scheme:-

Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority has undertaken 403 MLd capacity Surya Regional Water Supply Scheme to provide bulk supply to Mira-Bhayander & Vasai-Virar City Municipal Corporations and rental housing projects of MMRDA including 27 villages within the western sub-region of MMR.

An administrative approval was accorded to the project with total estimated cost of ₹1977.29 Cr, in the 141st Authority meeting of Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development held on 19th October, 2016.

The planning of Surya Regional Water Supply Scheme consists of lifting of raw water from Kawadas pickup weir at the downstream of Surya dam and bringing it to proposed Water Treatment Plant at Surya Nagar. After treatment the water will be conveyed through underground pipeline to be laid along the State Highway, ZP Road and National Highway no. 8 up to the MBRs’ of Mira-Bhayander and Vasai-Virar City Municipal Corporation located at Ghodbunder, Chene and Kashidkoper respectively.

For implementation of project, the process of tendering was completed and the contract proposal of M/s. Larsen & Toubro Ltd. was proposed and approved in the 253th meeting of Executive Committee of MMRDA held on 26th May, 2017 at the total cost of ₹ 1329.01 Cr. on Design, Build, Maintain, Operate and Transfer (DBMOT) basis. Accordingly, the works were undertaken by issuing work order to M/s. L&T Ltd on 04th August, 2017.

At present all work activities of Surya Regional Water Supply Scheme are in progress. The total length of 69.05 kms of pipeline is completed out of 80.71 kms. The 1.7 km long Mendhawankhind tunnel is 100% completed. The tunneling work of Tungareshwar tunnel is in progress with 3750 m completed out of 4400 m. The construction of Intake structure at Kawadas is 98% completed. The civil construction of Water Treatment Plant is in progress with 96% of work completed. The construction works of Kashidkopar MBR for supplying bulk water to VVCMC is in final stage of completion. The construction work of Chene MBR for supplying bulk water to MBMC is 42% completed. The overall physical progress of project achieved is 85%. MMRDA has planned to commission the entire scheme in two phases: -

1) Phase -I (To supply bulk water to Vasai-Virar City Municipal Corporation) :-

The planned activities under Phase-I are in final stage of completion. The testing of Intake Structure and Water Treatment Plant is completed while testing of underground pipeline is in progress in stages and shall be completed by end of May, 2023. Further as planned the bulk water to VVCMC shall be supplied in 1st week of June 2023. The Scheme will supply 185 MLD of bulk water to Vasai-Virar City Municipal Corporation and enroute 17 villages. This water shall cater the demand of approx.14 lakh population.

2) Phase-II (To supply bulk water to Mira-Bhayander Municipal Corporation):-

MMRDA has planned to supply bulk water to Mira Bhayander Municipal Corporation by end of Jan, 2024. The Scheme will supply 218 MLD of bulk water to Mira Bhayander Municipal Corporation and 27 villages in Vasai-Virar City Municipal Corporation area. This water shall cater the demand of approx.16 lakh population.

2) Construction of Kawadas pickup weir: (Project funded by MMRDA and implemented by KIDC)

Surya dam project being a major water supply source is having two functional dams located across the main river. The major one known as Dhamni dam is located in Vikramgad Tal. and the other known as Kawadas pickup weir is located 8 km downstream of Dhamni dam in Vikramgad Tal. having storage capacity of 13.70 Mm3.

Further, for increasing the storage capacity of Kawadas pickup weir KIDC has proposed to construct new pickup weir about 67 m. in the downstream of existing Kawadas weir to enhance the storage capacity by 13.41 Mm3. This will help to increase the irrigation potential at some extent.

An administrative approval of ₹184.60 Cr. has been granted in the 148th Authority Meeting of MMRDA, dated 08th July, 2019 for Construction of Kawadas pickup weir. (Construction cost of Kawadas weir – ₹172.71 Cr. and cost of installation of gates – ₹11.89 Cr.) The said work will be undertaken by KIDC for which MMRDA & KIDC have signed a MoU on 06th September, 2019 for implementation the above work through financial assistance of MMRDA.

KIDC have issued work order to M/s.Noble India Construction Pvt Ltd on 11th November, 2019 and the construction works started from 02nd March, 2020. The total construction period of the above work is 36 months (excluding monsoon) i.e., upto Dec 2024. Total expenditure incurred till May-2023 is ₹54.78. Physical progress of project is 44% and is planned for completion by end of Dec, 2024.

3) Construction of five KT weirs across Surya River: (Project funded by MMRDA and implemented by KIDC)

The GoM has allocated 146.33 Mm3 of water from Surya dam through Water Resource Department for Surya Regional Water Supply Scheme of MMRDA. Due to allocation of water to MMRDA the irrigation potential was substantially hampered and the concern was accordingly raised by Surya Dharan Pani Bachav Sanghatana and local Kashtakari Sanghatana by showing opposition towards the project. A meeting was then held under the chairmanship of Hon. Governor of Maharashtra on 05th May, 2018 after receipt of request from above sanghatanas to implement the measures for increasing the irrigation potential.

Further a meeting was held under the chairmanship of Hon. Minister Water Resource Department on 14th November, 2011 for creating additional water storage of 2.29 Mm3 by constructing five KT weirs across the Surya River through KIDC with submission of proposal to MMRDA. After receipt of proposal from KIDC, MMRDA in the 149th Authority Meeting has approved total cost of ₹50.981 Cr. towards the construction of five KT weirs across Surya River. The detailed information of each KT weir is hereby tabulated below:

The total Expenditure incurred till May-2023 is ₹40.503 Cr. The KIDC have planned to complete the balance works by the end of Dec, 2023.

4)Deharji Medium Project (Project funded by MMRDA and implemented by KIDC)

Deharji Medium Project is situated at Village-Suksale, Tq-Vikramgadh District-Palghar on Deharji River which is tributary of Vaitarna River. This dam project aims to generate total storage of about 95.60 Mm3 out of which 93.22 Mm3 (255 MLD) water will be available for drinking purpose.

As per revised administrative approval, Konkan Irrigation development corporation (KIDC) have requested MMRDA to provide funds of ₹1443.72 Cr and MMRDA in its 153rd Authority’s meeting dated 20.10.2022 have accorded approval to provide the funds. Further, MMRDA & KIDC have signed MoU for implementation of Deharji project through financial assistance of MMRDA. As per MoU, the ownership and the water rights lies with MMRDA.

KIDC had invited tenders in 2006-2007 and work order was accordingly issued to M/s PVR Projects Ltd on 27.07.2006 for execution of Deharji Medium Project. Chief Engineer, Konkan Region, WRD vide letter dated 11.12.2020 have given 3rd extension of the work upto 30.06.2024.

Current status of the project is as under: -

i) GoI have accorded stage-II clearance vide letter dated 19.02.2016 to proposal of 445.29 Ha. forest land required for the Deharji Project.
ii) Statutory permission are obtained as required for Deharji project
iii) 3 villages (Khuled, Sakhre, Jambe) are partially affected by this project. Rehabilitation 272 project affected families are in progress through Palghar District Collector office.
iv) Private land acquisition of 234.93 Ha for submergence area is in process through Palghar District Collector office.
v) Contractor have started excavation works for foundation from May 2022 and concreting work from Nov 2022. By the end of May, 2023 physical progress of construction of dam is 40%.
vi) KIDC have planned to complete the project by 2027 in all respect.

For Deharji project, MMRDA have provided funds of Rs 35.85 Cr for land acquisition and Rs 276.23 Cr. for contractors RA bill to KIDC till May, 2023.

5) Preparation of DPR for utilization of drinking water from Deharji Dam through Consultants:-

Deharji Medium Project is situated at Village-Suksale, Tq-Vikramgadh District-Palghar on Deharji River which is tributary of Vaitarna River. This dam project aims to generate total storage of about 95.60 Mm3 out of which 93.22 Mm3 (255 MLD) water will be available for drinking purpose. As per MoU between MMRDA & KIDC, the ownership of the Deharji dam will be with MMRDA along with water rights. Accordingly, MMRDA has planned to bring this water at Kawdas pickup wier/Suryanagar WTP for augmentation of existing Surya Water Supply Scheme and balance quantity to be supplied to other beneficiaries in the region.

In 153rd Authority’s meeting, a resolution is also passed to prepare detailed project report (DPR) for transporting water from Deharji Dam to Kawadas pick wier. This DPR will consist of planning for transmission of 150 MLD water from Deharji Dam to Kawadas pick wier/Suryanagar WTP located at 28 Kms for augmentation of existing Surya Water Supply Scheme and utilization of balance 105 MLD water for other beneficiaries in MMR as per requirements.

Accordingly, MMRDA have invited tenders for appointment of consultant for preparation of DPR for above mentioned work. The tendering process is completed and letter of acceptance have been issued to M/s. DRA consultant Pvt Ltd, Nagpur on 17/05/2023. The process of furnishing performance security and contract agreement is in progress. Meanwhile, consultant M/s. DRA consultant Pvt Ltd, Nagpur have mobilized the survey team on site and started surveying and investigation work.

6) Kalu Water Supply Project: (Project funded by MMRDA and implemented by KIDC)

KIDC has undertaken the construction work of Kalu Dam on Kalu river in village Khapari, Tal Murbad, Dist. Thane and the said work will be completed through funding from MMRDA. An administrative approval of ₹ 661.01 Cr. has been granted in the 125th Authority Meeting of MMRDA, dated 03rd August, 2009 for Kalu project. The construction of dam will create water storage of 1140 mm3 which will be beneficial for providing to water supply to eastern part of MMR region which includes Thane, Bhiwandi, Kalyan-Dombivali, Ulhasnagar, Kulgoan-Badlapur, Ambernath & other 359 villages in Ambernath region. Out of total sanction funds MMRDA has allocated ₹ 110 Cr. to KIDC for Kalu project till date. Hon. High Court has issued stay order on 02nd March, 2012 due to non-receipt of forest clearances by Kalu project and hence the works were suspended. Now, Hon. High Court has withdrawn the stay order from 13th January, 2020 and KIDC has accordingly recommenced the works of land acquisition and rehabilitation stage II forest clearance is still not received from Forest Department. Recently MMRDA have provided funds of ₹ 396.44 Cr. to KIDC on dated 31.10.2022 for payment of NPV charges against forest clearances.

In order to commence the project activities, KIDC shall resolve the following issues.

1) For getting forest clearance (999.328 Ha), revised NPV cost as provided by MMRDA shall be paid to forest department.
2) To complete private land acquisition (1259.54 Ha.)
3) To complete rehabilitation of project affected person (3169 No.)
4) To get final decision on enquiry of Anti Corruption Bureau.
5) To receive final decision of writ petition (1759/2017) regarding cancellation of tender.

For Kalu Water Supply Project, MMRDA have provided funds of ₹114.10 Cr for construction of dam and ₹ 396.44 Cr for NPV cost to KIDC till March 2023.