Revanth Reddy suggests 4 dumpyards for Hyderabad, Musi riverfront development

HYDERABAD: Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy has suggested officials to set up four dump yards on four corners of Hyderabad. "The dumpyard will be established far away from residential areas. Adequate measures will be taken to prevent any health problems arising due to the dumpyards," he said.

At present, there is only one dumpyard in the entire city of Hyderabad in Jawahar Nagar. About 8,000 tonnes of garbage is being transported to the Jawahar Nagar dump yard everyday. The dumpyard has been creating trouble for the local dwellers with air pollution and bad smell, said officials. They informed the Chief Minister that they have identified new dumpyard sites in Shamshabad and Medak in the past in order to reduce pollution. Revanth Reddy asked officials to examine the sites and establish them without disturbing local people. The Chief Minister suggested that 15 MW of electricity could be generated from garbage and for this establishment the officials should coordinate with TSSPDCL. The Government would extend full support to set up garbage recycling plants, Revanth said.

Metro Rail expansion

Revanth Reddy reiterated that Metro Rail services in the city would be expanded.

"Earlier, it was planned to expand metro services on a 32 km stretch from Gachibowli to airport. It was not of much use to the common people. Many rich people in the surrounding areas of Gachibowli and Jubilee Hills are using their own vehicles. The chances of using the metro services on the proposed Gouliguda - Falaknama - Airport route and LB Nagar airport route are more," Revanth said.

Musi riverfront development

The Government has already decided to develop the Musi Riverfront in the first phase on a 55 km stretch, said Revanth Reddy.

"The Government has proposed to setup international level amusement parks, waterfalls, children water sports, street vendors, business centers and shopping malls with unique designs in the catchment area of Musi river," Revanth said. He also suggested creating a tourism circuit by connecting historical buildings like Charminar, Golconda, Seven Tombs, Taramati Baradari located on the banks of Musi river. "Entrepreneurs are invited to invest in these areas in the PPP model. The prospective investors have suggested providing a facility to spend people in a pleasant atmosphere from 6 pm to 6 am," he said. The Chief Minister asked officials to build check dams and install water fountains and waterfalls in the Musi catchment area. "The Government will also support the construction of five star hotels," he said.