220 crore litre water reservoir to be constructed in Dholera SIR at a cost of ₹438.74 crore

Water infrastructure will be strengthened in the Dholera Special Investment Region (DSIR) to support future industrial and technological development. According to a report by DeshGujarat, a raw water reservoir and pumping station with a capacity of 2,200 million litres, i.e., 220 crore litres, will be constructed in this area at an estimated cost of ₹438.74 crore.

This project will be implemented on an Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) basis. This work includes the designing, construction, operation, and maintenance of the reservoir and its associated infrastructure. The total estimated cost of this project has been fixed at ₹438,74,58,421. The contractor will have to complete this construction work within 18 months.

According to the project cost breakdown, the largest share, i.e., 70.95% of the cost, has been allocated for the construction of the reservoir. 11.20% is designated for site development, 7.35% for the pumping station, and 4.50% for the rising main, pipeline network, and automation system. The remaining cost will be used for testing, commissioning, and necessary documentation.

In this project, along with the reservoir, a raw water pumping station, rising main, pipeline network, and advanced automation and control system will also be constructed. Additionally, it includes site development and testing as well as commissioning works.

Industries such as semiconductor manufacturing facilities, Artificial Intelligence infrastructure, and large-scale data centres are developing in Dholera. Such technology-intensive industries, especially data centres, require a continuous and large volume of water supply for cooling operations. This storage capacity of 220 crore litres will increase water security and act as a buffer against water scarcity during the expansion of industrial activities.

The contractor will be responsible not only for the construction but also for the operation and maintenance of the reservoir for the next five years. If any defects are observed during this five-year period, deductions will be made from the payment as per the contract provisions.