Second phase of KRS dam rehabilitation works to commence soon
The Hindu
Cost put at ₹70 crore
The second phase of the rehabilitation and improvement works to Krishnaraja Sagar (KRS) dam across the Cauvery and being implemented with World Bank funding, will be taken up in due course.
Sources in the Cauvery Neeravari Nigam Ltd told The Hindu that KRS was one of the 22 dams in Karnataka approved under the Dam Rehabilitation and Improvement Project (DRIP) to strengthen the structural stability and extend the lifespan of the historic dam and being implemented by the Karnataka Water Resources Department.
The first phase entailed replacement of 136 sluice gates – which is still in progress – besides taking measures to extend the lifespan of the dam which was completed in 1932.
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