History

Shri. Sharanabasaveshwar Tank (Appana Kere)Kalaburagi

History

The Sharnabasaveshwar tank is one of the oldest tank in Kalaburagi city. The name of the tank comes from lord Sharnabasaveshwar temple, which is located nearby. This tank is popularly known as “APPAN KERE” This lake was initially a stone quarry, which was used for the construction of the Kalaburagi Fort. Around 178 years ago this was developed as a lake, during Nizam’s Administration. Till independence, this lake was managed by the Nizam’s Administration. Presently this lake is under the control of regional commissioner, Kalaburagi.

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Some of the Parameters of water in Sharanabasaveshwar Tank is listed below.



Sl No. Parameters S.B. Tank water Sample – before desilting Latest report after restoration of tank.21-08-09
1 Ph 9.2 8.4
2 Free Carbon dioxide 0.1 Mg/l
3 Turbidity 103.82 JTU 18 NTU
4 Total Alkalinity 240 Mg/l 158 Mg/ltr.
5 Chloride 182.6 Mg/l 29.7 Mg/ltr.
6 Phosphate 0.94 Mg/l 0.36 Mg/ltr.
7 Bio Chemical Oxygen Demand (BOD) 160 Mg/l 6 Mg/ltr.
8 Specific conductivity 168.2Mhos/Conx10-6
9 Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD) 18.9 Mg/l 10 Mg/ltr.
10 Hardness 240 Mg/l 140 Mg/ltr.
11 Calcium 53 Mg/l 29.6 Mg/ltr.
12 Total dissolved solids 1832 Mg/l 870 Mg/ltr.
13 Coliform density 248 MPN/100ml 11 MPN/100ml.

History

project

The KUWS & DB has studied the sewage generated in Kalaburagi town and estimated that it would be 43.56 MLD. Out of this, a total of 7.29 MLD is generated in the catchment area of Sharanabasaveshwar Tank. The tank has a total catchment area of 36 sq km.

The total sewage generated in the catchment area of 7.29 MLD. Out of this 4.79 MLD would be diverted and treated under an ongoing World Bank Assisted Program of which design and estimates have already been prepared. This Project would be completed in 18 months. After the remodeling of the Drainage system, the balance of 2.50 MLD of sewage water in this catchment area necessary to be treated before allowing it to flow into the tank Water. A sewage treatment plant based on FAB Technology has been chosen mainly because of two reasons.

  • It requires less space
  • It is easy to maintain

In addition to the above two advantages even the operation and maintenance cost only Rs.1,00,000.00/MLD/annum. This cost of operation and maintenance will be borne by City Corporation Kalaburagi. There will be no problem found as far as operation and maintenance is concerned. After installation of the treatment plant, treated water will go to the tank. The total cost of the proposed Sewage Treatment Plant would be Rs.1.00 Crore the land for the STP would be in the North West portion of the lake only.

The Other Proposed & Conservation works are

  • Chain link fencing of the Tank.
  • Desilting and Dredging of the Tank.
  • Proposed STP.
  • Pitching & strengthening of the existing bund.
  • Additional Source of water (from water treatment plants)
  • Strengthening of Sewer lines.
  • Ancient well Development and Strengthening of the Moat area.
  • Sulabah Shouchalaya (Toilets).
  • Plantation.
  • Solar power illumination.
  • Jogging and walking track all around the lake.
  • Boat jetty.
  • Aeration fountains.

This entire project has been analyzed as follows.

  • Protection and conservation.
  • Infrastructure Development
  • To Provide Recreation facilities for the people of Kalaburagi.

INFORMATION OF SHARANBASWESHAR LAKE (EXISTING)

Sl No. Particulars In Acres In Sqm/Rmt
1 Total extent of lake 64.00 259008 Sqm
2 Extent of bund 3.00 12141 Sqm
3 Balance area of lake (64-3) 61acres 61.00 246867 Sqm
4 Perimeter-of lake 2130 Rmt
5 Height of waste weir in mtr (11No.vents) 2.483 Mtr
6 Max Depth of Lake 2.233 Mtr
7 Present water level in the Lake 1.593 Mtr
8 Maximum Silt formation in the lake 0.947 Mtr
9 Minimum Silt formation in the lake 0.48 Mtr
10 Average Silt formation in the lake 0.75 Mtr
11 Area of Bund (Slope) -1/2 (2.233 x 5 ) = 5.582Sqm 5.582 Sqm
12 Slope Volume – 2130 x 5.582 = 11890 say 12000 Cum 12000 Cum
13 Quantity of silt formation in the lake in Cum-47acres 173261 Cum
14 Present Volume of lake – 246867x1.593 = 393259 – 12000 = 381259 Cum 381259 Cum
15 Present Volume of lake in ML 381 ML
16 Present Volume of lake in ML 84 MG
17 Present Volume of lake - 246867x2.233 = 551254 – 12000 = 539254 539254 Cum
18 Full Volume of lake in ML 539 ML
19 Full Volume of lake in MG 119 MG

INFORMATION OF SHARANBASWESHAR LAKE (PROPOSED)

Sl No Particulars In Acres In Sqm/Rmt
1 Total extent of lake 64.00 259008 Sqm
2 Extent of bund 3.00 12141 Sqm
3 Extent Proposed for Landscape 3.00 12141 Sqm
4 Proposed lsland 3.00 12141 Sqm
5 Balance area of lake (64-3-3-3) = 55.00 55.00 222585 Sqm
6 Perimeter of lake 1931 Rmt
7 Height of waster weir 2.483 Mtr
8 Max Depth of lake after desiltation 2.983 Mtr
9 Area of Bound (Slope) – ½ (2.983x5) = 7.547 Sqm 7.548 Sqm
10 Slope Volume – 1931x7.547 = 13594 say 13600 Cum 14400 Cum
11 Quantity of silt formation in the lake in Cum for 55 acres 152538 Cum
12 Volume of lake – 222585x2.983 –14400 = 649571 649571 Cum
13 Diff existing & proposed volume of lake 24 MG

DETAILS OF SILT FORMATION AND ITS DISPOSAL

Sl No. Particulars Unit Qty Note
1 Quantity of Silt formation Cum 166939.00 Quantity for 55 Acres
2 Quantity required for lsland formation Cum 109225.00 island height-7.233mtr
3 Quantity required for Plantation & STP Cum 55678.00
4 Balance Quantity of Silt (Used for near by Garden maintained by City Corporation Kalaburagi) Cum 2036.00
5 Balance Silt Nil
  • Chain Link fencing: The lake is accessible from all four sides and hence the fence is provided on all four sides of the lake.
    Length – 2.14 km, Cost – 55.00 Lakhs.
  • Desilting & Dredging: Desilting quantity has been calculated excluding the area of land and the area lost in providing STP along with the plantation and the slope towards bund strengthening. Lsland is proposed using de-silted material.
    Cost – Rs. 100.00 Lakhs
  • Sewage Treatment Plant (STP): The cost of STP as quoted by Pure Water Engineering Dharwad includes the cost of initial electricity connections.
    Cost - Rs.96.50 Lakhs
  • Pitching and strengthening of existing bund : This is necessary to withstand the pressure developed by additional water of 60 MG proposed to be stored after restoration of the lake.
    Cost – Rs.56.25 Lakhs
  • An Additional source of water from water treatment plants: This is proposed to fill the tank with the backwash water from the existing water treatment plants situated 3 Km from the tank. This provision has been made to maintain the water level in the tank. In the summer season, the water level comes down due to severe heat. At this time the additional source of water will be utilized to maintain water level in the tank. It is also thought of tapping this water, as Kalaburagi has fewer rainfall days.
    Length – 3.75 Km, Cost – Rs.55.00 Lakhs
  • Strengthening of Sewer lines: Under this, only unattended sewer lines by the KUWS & D Board within the City Corporation limit have been proposed. This includes the replacement of smaller diameter pipes and the strengthening of manholes etc.
    Length – 875 meters, Cost – 50.00 Lakhs
  • Ancient well development & Immersion tank: An ancient well with historical importance is located in the tank. the water from this is being used for bathing purposes. The proposal is to repair and reconstruct this well proposed to be used for immersion of idols. The strengthening of the moat area is essential as the sewage flow to the lake is more from the moat area, which is now in a dilapidated condition due to which the flow is curtailed substantially.
    Cost – Rs.45.00 Lakhs
  • Sulabh Shouchalaya: three 8-seater sulabh shochalayas are proposed in this, to keep the lake and its surrounding environment clean.
    Cost – Rs.25.00 Lakhs
  • Plantation: This is proposed to provide shade for the visitors to the lake on the North West portion. This is the only entry and exit place for the lake
    Cost – Rs.25.00 Lakhs
  • Lake illumination: This is proposed to fill the tank with the backwash water from the existing water treatment plants situated 3 Km from the tank. This provision has been made to maintain the water level in the tank. In the summer season, the water level comes down due to severe heat. At this time the additional source of water will be utilized to maintain water level in the tank. It is also thought of tapping this water, as Kalaburagi has fewer rainfall days.
    Cost – Rs. 10.50 Lakhs
  • Jogging and Walking track: Proposed 2.15 Km along the existing road on the bund, inside the chain link fencing.
    Cost – Rs.40.40 Lakhs
  • Boat Jetty: This is proved at two places at the elevated portion of the lake nearer to the greenery.
    Cost – Rs.23.00 Lakhs
  • Aeration Fountains: There are two number of aeration fountains proposed in the lake for additional aeration.
    Cost – Rs.8.00 Lakhs

The Local organization and individuals towards the Conservation of this lake have contributed Rs.50.00 Lakhs. The amount is available to the district administration. This project will involve most of the local authorities both in terms of finances as well as suggestions coming from them. The project will be implemented through the District Level Tank Development Committee. All the prescribed Government procedures in tendering and entrustment of the work would be followed. There will be independent agencies for supervision and quality checks of work during execution. In addition to official representatives, non-governmental organizations and private people will also be taken in the Tank Committee, which will provide overall supervision and monitoring of the Old Historical Tank.

Kalaburagi City goes through a very severe summer season with temperatures rising to 450 to 460 c. The spell of summer is also longer for almost 31/2 months, starting from March and ending with the onset of Monsoon in the middle of June. During this summer season, the flow of water to the tank is reduced drastically. To overcome this problem it has been proposed to lay a 3 Km Pipeline from Chor Gumbaz drinking water supply treatment Plant to get Backwashed water to the Lake. Which is 3 lakh Gallons per wash. Which is going to waste on the other part of the catchment area of the lake. One more Pipeline of 2.75 Km. For getting backwashed water From the old filter bed to the lake for getting 30,000 Gallons/ wash.

The idea is to release water to this tank from the water treatment plants, as and when the level of the tank is reduced to the level, which poses dangers to the aqua life. The cost of this, which comes to Rs.55.00 lakhs as, has been included in the Project Cost.

Sl No. Particulars Qty/wash in Gallons Note
1 Water treatment plants from Old Filter beds 30,000 Now this backwashed water used for Cloth washing and cattle washing on its way to entering the Lake. Which pollutes the water.
2 Chorgumbaz Water Treatment plant 30,00,000 Now this backwashed water is going waste on the other part of the catchment area and posing problem to the agricultural lands.

The quantity of backwashed water would be 3,30,000 gallons or 0.33 MG per wash. As per the data collected from both the water treatment plants the backwash will be done almost alternative days. So the quantity of water per annum would be around 60MG.

After installing 2.5MLD FAB type of STP the quantum of treated water entering in to the lake per day would be 0.22 MG (or 1.00 MLD) and the total quantity would be 365 ML/annum or 80.30 MG/annum.

The total quantum of the water flowing to the lake per annum would be as follows.

  • From the stormwater drains ………. 40.00 MG (80)
  • From STP ………. 80.30 MG (40.30)
  • From New sources (backwashed
    Water from Treatment plants) .……………… 60.00 MG
    Total .……………… 80.30 MG

After the desolation of the tank, holding capacity will be 167MG so the remaining water of 13.30 MG will be used for maintenance of public garden, which is located just besides the Lake. Now the public garden is almost dried because shortage of water. 0.102 MG of water can be released for the maintenance of 58 acres huge public garden daily.In case of excess of water flow from the lake, it can be used for the garden development at Police Training Center at Naganhalli, which was constructed recently. On the way to Naganhalli the water can also be used for growing Vegetables by local farmers, now they are growing by using polluted water over flown from the lake.

After Development of this whole tank, there is going to be recurring cost of maintenance, which has been calculated about Rs. 11.00 Lakhs per annum. The city corporation Kalaburagi will initially meet this cost of maintenance of Rs. 11.00 Lakhs. And gradually it will be shifted to the revenue, which we are going to get from the proposed developments all around the lake. The total expected returns from the various commercial activities like boating, entry fee & advertising etc., is expected to be Rs. 22.50 lakhs. If everything goes as expected there will be income of Rs. 11.00 lakhs per annum, which will be utilized for further development of the tank and as well as for the development of fort area in future.

Already-District Administration is making efforts to constitute Eco-clubs in schools and is trying to create environmental awareness among the people. Once this tank is full developed it will also act as environment awareness creating center for the people visiting this tank. Keeping in view the present condition of the tank and also to fulfill the desire of 4.56 lakh people of Kalaburagi City to have a beautiful tank in the heart of the city, a comprehensive development of this tank is very very essential.

PROJECT COST (ABSTRACT)

Sl. No. Particulars Unit Qty Amount in Rupees (In lakhs)
1 Chain Link Fencing Rmt 2154.00 55.00
2 Desilting and dredging (silt used for Island formation & raising the ground for plantation and STP) Cum. 334000.0 100.00
3 Proposed STP (FAB Plant) 2.50 MLD MLD 1.00 96.50
4 Pitching & strengthening of existing bund Rmt 2548.00 56.25
5 Additional source of water (from both the filter beds) Km. 3.75.00 55.00
6 Diversion of Sewage. Rmt 840.00 50.00
7 Ancient well development & Moat area strengthening Sqm 900.00 45.00
8 Sulabh Shouchalaya – 3 No. (12 seaters) each – 162 Sqm Sqm 162.00 25.00
9 Plantation (Open air theatre & food court). Sqm 12141.00 50.00
10 Solar Powered Lake illumination Pole 50.00 10.50
11 Jogging and walking track all around the lake Rmt 2150.00 40.40.00
12 Boat jetty Sqm 130.00 23.00
13 Aeration fountain Each 2.00 8.00
Total Amount 614.65