A pilot project area comprising 40,000 connections in Bangalore City covering
Service Station of Clive Line Reservoir, Johnson Market, Ulsoor ,High Grounds and
Coles mark, is proposed to be implemented on a trial scheme to reduce the
existing leakages and also to bring into Bangalore thorough project Global
experiences covering entire exercise. This would address twin parameters of
conserving water and also enhance customer satisfaction (increasing water revenue)
in the city.

Japan Bank for International Co-operation (JBIC) has communicated its approval to
fund the pilot project at a cost of Rs.48.00 Crores from our savings available
under Cauvery Water Supply Scheme Stage IV Phase I. The project, thorough
international competitive bidding, has not awarded to the consortium
comprising M/s.Thames Water Asia Pvt Ltd., and M/s Larsen & Toubro India.

After completion of the Project, the leakage of water in Bangalore city will be brought
down to 15 % of less. Subsequent to globalization of the project the entire city will
save enough water which will almost equal to implementing a new Cauvery Project.

M/s Thames Water Asia Pvt Ltd., and M/s Larsen & Toubro India will be implementing
the project in the pilot area in 18 months period and they will maintain it for another
18 months on the basis of experienced gained. The Board will appraise Japan Bank
for International Co-Operation (JBIC) to fund the project for remaining parts of the City.


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