Hyderabad: Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy has set in motion the implementation of the first phase of the ambitious Musi river rejuvenation project, with the Cabinet expected to approve the detailed project report (DPR) at its meeting on July 2. The Chief Minister reviewed the project at a meeting late on Friday and approved tentative timelines for its execution.
According to official sources, the Singapore-based engineering firm Meinhardt, part of a global consortium with Cushman & Wakefield and RIOS, submitted the draft DPR for the first phase of the project on May 30.
The Chief Minister has decided to place the DPR before the Cabinet for approval. Following the Cabinet’s clearance, technical sanction, and approval of the notice inviting tenders (NIT) will be issued by July 9. The government plans to finalise tenders and award contracts by August 19, paving the way for the commencement of Phase-I works.
The Phase-I DPR envisages ₹7,055-crore worth developmental activity along a 21-km river corridor converging at Bapu Ghat. The development will take place on two stretches leading to the proposed Gandhi Sarovar at Bapu Ghat. Stretch-A extends from Himayatsagar to Bapu Ghat over 9.2 km, while Stretch-B runs from Osmansagar (Gandipet) for 11.8 km.
The DPR focuses on ensuring continuous fresh water flow, creation of modern riverfront infrastructure and flood mitigation measures to transform the Musi into a sustainable urban river system.
During the review meeting, the Chief Minister directed officials to allot double-bedroom houses to families presently residing in the Musi riverbed. He instructed that landowners affected by acquisition should either be provided transferable development rights (TDR) or paid suitable compensation. He also directed that structures located on defence lands proposed to be acquired for the Gandhi Sarovar project should be shifted by the state government.
Revanth Reddy instructed officials to establish a Musi Experience Centre on Necklace Road to enable the public to understand the project’s vision and the various development works planned under the Musi rejuvenation initiative. He said the experience centre should showcase all components of the project and also serve as a platform for gathering public feedback and suggestions on the proposed development.
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