The News Review:
- Official worries for water supply
- Water district ready for public input
- Rs.1.50-crore ADB fund for drinking water projects
Official worries for water supply
St. Petersburg Times – Aug 13, 2006
Pritchard Island resident Al Grubman said it was "disturbing" to learn that the authority could decide to transfer Citrus water. Crystal River resident Gail Jannarone suggested that Citrus withdraw from the regional authority. But Sullivan said they should not be concerned. "I don't know that Citrus County has given up anything," he said. "I don't think the authority's board members have ever given me any indication that they have the desire to transfer water from one county to another. "* * *As Sullivan spoke, four candidates for the County Commission District 4 seat listened. And since then, the issue has become a hot topic at political forums and campaign appearances around the county.
Water district ready for public input
Charlotte Sun-Herald – Aug 13, 2006
The updated plan also addresses the need to sustain water resources and the related natural systems, and includes estimated costs for potential projects. The current plan was developed in 2001. The challenge will be meeting growing water supply needs while also protecting the natural resources. The challenge can be met through rigorous planning, regional cooperation among governments and a commitment to conserve water and develop alternative water resources like reclaimed water, surface water and desalination. The regional water supply plan is the tool that points the way to a water supply that can meet the needs of today and tomorrow. “We have a significant public review process to ensure all involved and interested parties have the opportunity to provide input during this update process,” said District Planning Director Richard Owen. As part of the review process, three public workshops will be held.
Rs.1.50-crore ADB fund for drinking water projects
Hindu – Aug 13, 2006
Speaking to presspersons on Friday, he said the projects would be implemented in Arockiyapuram, Kanyakumari, Kovalam, Keezha Manakudi, Mela Manakudi, Veerabahupathy, Pallam, Pallam Thurai, Periavilai, Chinnavilai, Muttom, Kadiyapattinam, Mandaicadu, Puthur, Parapattu, Colachal, Kodimunai, Vaniakudi, Kollencode and Neerodi (Kerala-border). Of these 13 places, six had been provided with potable water facility and the works were going on in full swing in the rest. Detailing steps taken to augment protected drinking water supply in 99 village panchayats consisting 971 habitations, he said 804 were provided water supply. Individual power pump projects sponsored by NABARD and Central Government sponsored ‘swajaldara’ were underway in eight costal habitations and they would be commissioned by September end. Approval had been obtained for implementation of drinking water projects for 70 habitations in the district for 4. 57 lakhs, orders issued to 34 habitations, and tenders floated for the rest, he said. Apart from this, nine habitations would be provided water supply with NABARD assistance at an outlay Rs…
Approval had been obtained for implementation of drinking water projects for 70 habitations in the district for 4. 57 lakhs, orders issued to 34 habitations, and tenders floated for the rest, he said. Apart from this, nine habitations would be provided water supply with NABARD assistance at an outlay Rs. 81 lakh and one habitation under ‘Swajaldara’ scheme.