CANACONA
The Gaunem dam which was completed nearly 10 years ago in Gaondongrim-Canacona is finally set to get commissioned with the launch of tendering process of the dam’s water treatment plant and its allied necessities.
According to sources, Speaker and Canacona MLA Ramesh Tawadkar held a high-level meeting on the sidelines of the recent assembly session, to ensure progress of the crucial development project.
“As a result, the tender process has been completed for the comprehensive water supply project, marking a significant step towards providing clean and safe drinking water to all Canconkars,” states the source.
The works which have reportedly been processed and tendered include collection of water from Gavnem Dam downstream into a newly constructed sump and pump house, along with a 1 km raw water pumping main, construction of a 5 MLD conventional water treatment plant, a laboratory-cum-office building, an 11 kV transformer, solar-powered electricity, pumphouses, an approach road, landscaping, and a 2000 cubic meter storage facility.
Laying of the conveying main from the plant to Karvem GLR and distribution of water to Gaondongrem, Khotigao, and parts of Poinguinim will be guaranteed once these works are completed.
The Gaunem dam which was initially estimated at Rs 13.24 cr was completed at final cost of about Rs 21 crore.
The PWD Executive Engineer has invited Online Lump Sum bids on the website (https://www.eprocure.goa.gov.in) on “Turnkey Basis” in a two bid system (technical bid and financial bid) from approved and eligible contractors for the works (Design and Construction) of 5 MLD WTP, including operation and maintenance period of 5 years at Gavnem, Gaondongrim. This project is expected to cost about Rs 51 crore.
