Archive · 19 Aug 2026
Tirupati Launches City of Tanks Water Resilience Project
Tirupati wants to improve how it stores and manages water.
Officials have started a project called the ‘City of Tanks.’
The plan would connect about 34 tanks so water can move through them in a chain.
Workers would strengthen the banks around the tanks.
The project would also help manage sewage, rainwater and floods.
Some areas near Avilala and Anasagaram tanks may become tourism and recreation centres.
Officials are preparing a detailed plan for the work.
They are also discussing a large loan with Germany’s KfW bank.
The first stage is expected to take about four years.
Tirupati has launched a ‘City of Tanks’ project to improve water management and urban resilience.
The plan proposes linking around 34 tanks across Greater Tirupati into a cascade system.
Tank bunds will be strengthened, with recreational and commercial spaces planned without affecting water bodies.
The first phase will cost an estimated Rs 550 crore and address wastewater, stormwater and flood mitigation.
Officials are discussing a potential Rs 750-800 crore loan with Germany’s KfW bank.
- Who
- The Tirupati district administration, Tirupati Urban Development Authority, Tirupati Municipal Corporation, Irrigation Department and other agencies are leading the project.
- What
- A ‘City of Tanks’ project to link around 34 tanks, strengthen their bunds and improve wastewater, stormwater and flood management.
- When
- The project was announced on Tuesday; the study has been underway for six to eight months, and the first phase is planned for completion in about four years.
- Where
- Greater Tirupati, including the western part of Tirupati and the Avilala and Anasagaram tank areas.
- Why
- To strengthen water resources, improve climate resilience, manage floods and make better use of existing lakes and water bodies.
- Project name
- City of Tanks
- Number of tanks
- Around 34 tanks in the Greater Tirupati region
- Overall loan under discussion
- Approximately Rs 750-800 crore from Germany’s KfW bank
- First-phase estimate
- Rs 550 crore
- First-phase focus
- Tank linking, wastewater management, stormwater management and flood mitigation
- Planned duration
- About four years
- Proposed tourism areas
- Avilala and Anasagaram tanks