Revanth Reddy to open Kukatpally Nalla Cheruvu
HYDERABAD: HYDRAA commissioner A V Ranganath directed officials to complete arrangements for the inauguration of Nalla Cheruvu in Kukatpally.
With chief minister Revanth Reddy expected to inaugurate the restored lake after March 6, Ranganath visited the site on Wednesday and reviewed development works.
HYDRAA commissioner reviews development works before inauguration
The lake is among six water bodies taken up for restoration in the first phase by the Hyderabad Disaster Response and Assets Monitoring and Protection Agency (HYDRAA). The chief minister has already inaugurated Bathukamma Kunta, another restored lake.
Officials said the chief minister is likely to inaugurate Bam Rukn-ud-Daula Lake in the Old City along with Kukatpally’s Nalla Cheruvu within four to five days.
Ranganath inspected ongoing works and asked officials to plant a large number of shade-giving trees around the lake. He also suggested developing parks in the surrounding area.
He discussed the establishment of a sewage treatment plant (STP) with officials of the Hyderabad Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board.
Revanth Reddy to inaugurate Kukatpally Nalla Cheruvu
HYDRAA commissioner A V Ranganath inspected development works at Nalla Cheruvu in Kukatpally and directed officials to complete arrangements for its inauguration.
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Lake restoration expected to reduce floods, recharge groundwater
Ranganath said the project faced criticism when HYDRAA began restoration work in September 2024, but the same people are now appreciating the development.
“People are coming from five to six kilometres away to walk, allow children to play and spend time near the lake,” he said.
He added that more facilities, including a children’s play area, parks and open gyms, will be developed in the coming days.
According to officials, restoration of the lake will help reduce flooding in nearby areas and improve groundwater levels once the project is completed.
