REJUVENATION OF LAKE AT HUNSMARANA HALLI, BANGALORE, LOWES INDA.
The objectives of the project were
- To desilt the entire lake area of around 22 acres to increase the water holding capacity.
- To create a 360-degree walking path to ensure community involvement and usage.
- To beautify and green the lake with plantation of both forest and ornamental to improve the biodiversity.
- To empower community through awareness and education about the environment and sustainable management of the lake.
Outcomes after completing the entire project
- Removal of silt which will increase the water holding capacity of the tank by 10 lakh litres.
- The increased height of the outlet will contribute to hold 2.25 crore litres of water.
- Water holding capacity of the lake increased by 2.35 lakh litres.
- Plantation 2000 plants of both forestry of local species and ornamental plants to attract birds and butterflies to improve the biodiversity.
- Catchment area treatment with gully plug to arrest further siltation of the lake.
- Seven Inlet with silt trap to harvest rainwater and dispose surplus water has been constructed.
- Plantation of Wadilia plants and different kind of grass stabilized the bund.
- Installation of awareness board for the publics to ensure sustainability of the project.
- A Wash room has been constructed for the benefit of the publics.