Mangaluru is giving its lakes a much-needed glow-up! Under the Amut 2.0 scheme, four major lakes are set for a full makeover. The plan is to clean them up, fix long-standing issues and bring back healthier, greener spaces that boost the city’s environment. Scroll down to know which four lakes these are.
Mangaluru Plans Revamp For Four Key Lakes
Under the Amrut 2.0 project, Mangaluru City Corporation has already started working on improving the condition of four lakes in the Karnataka city. Before the revamp, officials are preparing detailed reports for the lakes set to undergo renovation–Kadri Jogimath Lake cluster, Bairadi Lake, Baggundi Lake, and Mallikarjuna Lake.
For now, the team are checking the current condition of the Jogimath Lakes cluster. According to Daiji World, the survey for Bairadi Lake is already complete, and the project report is in process. Baggundi Lake, spanning over 50 acres, is also one of the lakes to go under development. However, a land issue has slowed down its process. The survey of Mallikarjuna Lake is complete, and officials are now reviewing its project report.
More About The Revamp Project
The Central Government’s Apex Committee approved the lake makeover project under the third tranche of the Amrut 2.0 programme. Now, the authorities will restore the water bodies and build green and recreational spaces. The urban local body will have to cover any additional costs caused by higher material prices, delays, or land issues.
Officials have already finalised the estimated cost of each Mangaluru lake. As per Daiji World, they expect the Kadri Jogimath Lake cluster revamp to cost ₹2.40 crore, while Bairadi Lake carries the highest project cost at ₹135 crore. They estimate the development of Baggundi Lake at ₹14 crore, and Mallikarjuna Lake in Kadekar will require about ₹3.70 crore-worth of redevelopment. In total, the project is worth approximately ₹155 crore.
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