A review meeting regarding the Sewerage Treatment Plant (STP) and network of sewerage in Kargil town was chaired by Chairman/CEC, LAHDC, Kargil Feroz Ahmed Khan on January 23.

Detailed discussions were held on different aspects related to implementing Sewerage Treatment Plant and various sewerage networks in Kargil Town.

Dr. Shailender Singh Solanki through Video Conferencing gave a detailed presentation on the comprehensive Sewerage System and STP for Kargil town. Through the presentation, detailed insights were given on various components of the projects.

CEC was informed about the project, scope of the work, design of STP and sewerage collection network, challenges regarding the project, approach and methodology, work progress, population projection, design approach, STP and PSs proposed, cost estimate, and various other vital components.

It was informed that DPR has been submitted and work is under the tendering stage. Besides, the sewerage network will cater to 1,45,145 souls including the floating population. The STP is designed for 98,982 souls for 15 years. The whole project is framed to continue for 30 years. Further, six zones have been identified for the project.

Khan directed that regarding the identification of new land for the pumping station and STP, the concerned consultancy in collaboration with Revenue Department and Municipal Committee will conduct a final survey so that revenue papers of land are finalized and work starts at the earliest.

Director ULB assured that the survey will be completed within a week and the consultancy team will be sent to Kargil at the earliest.

The CEC further directed the concerned officers to clear all the pendency related to the project. He said it is a vital project for the development of Kargil town and expressed hope that it will resolve the sewerage problems in Kargil town in the future.