Cuttack: The renovation of the century-old Taladanda canal will start by mid-November to turn it into a major source of irrigation for places connected to it. The Rs 30-crore work is expected to be over in March 2021.
German technology will be used for the purpose. This technology reduces the construction times from one-and-half years to three months. Initially, a 1.5-km stretch covering the banks of the Mahanadi, Jobra to Ranihat will be built.
“Water from the canal will recede in November. Rest of the water will be drained out before start of the construction work,” said principal secretary, water resources, Anu Garg. The construction of the embankment road of Taladanda canal and its illumination is over.
Through the new technology, a complete concrete canvas will be used to cover the entire canal surface just above the sand lining. Then water will be flown into the canal and it will strengthen the concrete. “This takes less time and is more durable,” said a water resources department official.
The cleaning of Taladanda canal will be taken up and its start point near Jobra in front of the Mahanadi
The cleaning of Taladanda canal will be taken up and its start point near Jobra in front of the Mahanadi will be developed. “We have already informed the industries that draw water from Taladanda canal to make alternative arrangements for atleast four months. We have identified a place near Paradip from where they can pump the water as required,” Garg said.
Taladanda canal were dug in 1862 by the East India Company for irrigation purposes as well as to serve as a waterway. It was later taken over by the British government, which completed it in 1869.