-Galla S Kiran Kumar,Bureau Chief Telagana(Andhra Pradesh)
Vijayawada: Minister Ambati Rambabu said that it is not known when the study on the extent of damage to the diaphragm wall in Polavaram will be completed. He said that till the report comes, the work of Rockfill Dam is not likely to be done. That’s why the work has stalled. He spoke at a media conference held in Amaravati.
“Our opinion is that the diaphragm wall has been damaged. No organization has confirmed this. Nowhere in the world do organizations say this. A study is being done by the National Hydro Power Corporation on the extent of damage to the diaphragm wall. Diaphragm wall damaged after study? Or? It turns out. Rockfill Dam work will not be done until that report is received. A decision should be made whether to repair it or build a new diaphragm wall only after it is confirmed that it is damaged. Until that clarity comes, there is no possibility of earth cum rockfill dam works in Polavaram.
It is absolutely wrong to build a diaphragm wall rather than a coffer dam. We will ask PPA, CWC and Center if necessary on this matter. Other states went to the Supreme Court on Polavaram. Ambati Rambabu said that they are spreading false propaganda that something has happened.
The minister said that they are studying the damaged project gates across the state. They said that tenders were called for the construction of the Gundlakamma project gate.
