It was proposed to take up Computerised Mapping including developing GIS for the
Water and Waste Water Network System of Bangalore city for effective maintenance
and to provide the management a tool for long term planning at an estimated cost
of Rs.4.75 Crores. For implementing above scheme about Rs.17 Crores was available under French
funding and the balance to be made available through internal resources. BWSSB took steps to get the Aerial Photography of Bangalore City done through
National Remote Sensing Agency, Hyderabad. Tender Notification inviting Tenders for implementing GIS limiting to French Companies
had been issued. 4 sets of Leak detection equipments were procured under French funding at a cost
of Rs.1.2 Crores, for identification of Leaks and its Pluggings on priority to reduce
the Unaccounted for water. |