Port Blair, Apr 27: The State President, BJP State unit, Mr. R Mohan had earlier requested the Chief Engineer, Andaman Public Works Department to let the Party know whether there will be any further curtailment of water. He also wanted to know the updated position of the Rutland Water Project and Dhanikari Dam.
In reply, the Assistant Engineer ( Works),APWD, Mr. Jose, P. John has now informed that there is no plan for further curtailment of water at present. He further informed that, the Rutland Water Project has three components and out of which two components i.e. laying of pipe in Rutland Island and South Andaman is completed in all respect. The laying of submarine pipeline was sanctioned for Rs. 13.89 Crores as per estimate of NIOT. The tender was re-invited on June, 2011. The same is rejected by the competent authority and decision has been taken to explore possibility of inviting tender on BOOT basis.
Regarding the work related to raising of height of Dhanikari Dam, it is expected to be completed during this financial year.
