Work on the Jakkalamadagu Reservoir Project, which has been a dream of the residents, is likely to begin soon, CMC president C S Manjunath said here on Sunday.

A sum of Rs 27 crore has been released for the work. New pipelines will be laid from the Jakkalamadagu reservoir, and work on the overhead tanks and the pipelines will be taken up, he said at a press conference.

“Information is being collected on CMC land that has been encroached. After it is examined, action will be taken as per the guidelines issued by the deputy commissioner,” said Mr Manjunath.

The president also said that the use of plastic has been prohibited, and first priority will be given to basic infrastructure - like drinking water and streetlamps.

Developmental work on the city’s parks will also be taken up. The underground drains, which have been in a bad state, will also be repaired. Bus stands will be put up, and IDSMT sites will be distributed, said Mr Manjunath.

Pay taxes
He also requested the residents to remit on time, the various taxes they owe to the CMC, since only then could more developmental works be taken up.

Speaking at the press conference, former legislator S M Muniyappa said that the co-operation of all members is necessary for the development of the city.

Urged
KPCC member Anjinappa assured that he would arrange for at least 50 per cent of the amount needed for the supply of Cauvery water - which will be supplied to the new international airport - to the city, and urged the government to release the remaining amount.

Senior members Rafiq, M Prakash,lawyer Narayanaswamy and others also spoke.

Vice-president Rama Devi, leaders Dr G R Gopala Reddy, P Nagaraj, Chikkappaiah, Perikal Muniyappa and others were also present at the meet.