Archive · 5 Jun 2025
Gujarat Company to Replace Tungabhadra Dam's Crest Gates
Imagine a big water park ride, but it's a dam!
This dam needs new gates to control the water.
A company from Gujarat won the job of replacing all 33 gates.
They have about 15 months to finish, aiming for June 2026.
These gates help manage the water for farming and drinking.
The old gates were found to be worn out after tests showed they were thinner than they should be.
Because of the replacements, the water level will be kept lower than usual to keep everything safe while the work is in progress.
Hardware Tools and Machinery Project Company won the tender to replace 33 crest gates.
The project is expected to be completed by the end of June 2026.
The winning company secured the contract with a competitive bid of Rs. 41.4 crore.
Testing revealed a 40-50% reduction in gate thickness, prompting replacement.
Water levels will be maintained 12 to 15 feet above the spill level for single crop cultivation and drinking purposes during replacement.
- Who
- Hardware Tools and Machinery Project Company (Gujarat) won the tender.
- What
- A company will replace all 33 crest gates of the Tungabhadra dam.
- When
- The project is scheduled to be completed by the end of June 2026.
- Where
- Tungabhadra reservoir, Munirabad (Koppal).
- Why
- The gates needed to be replaced due to a 40-50% reduction in gate thickness.
- Winning Company
- Hardware Tools and Machinery Project Company
- Location
- Tungabhadra reservoir, Munirabad
- Number of Gates
- 33
- Completion Date
- End of June 2026
- Cost
- Rs. 41.4 crore (bid)
- Original Budget
- Rs. 53.6 crore (Rs. 1.6 crore for gate 19, Rs. 52 crore for remaining 32 gates)