Archive · 3 Jun 2025
Colva STP Connections Delayed Despite Deadline
Imagine a new sewage treatment plant (STP) was built in Colva, a town in Goa.
The government said businesses and homes needed to connect to it by March.
But, many places haven't, including a big hotel!
The government even threatened to cut off water, but that didn't happen.
The main problem?
Some businesses are waiting for planned renovations and don't want to connect yet.
A hotel claims to be connected, but officials don't have records.
The STP cost a lot of money and was built after a long wait.
Now, the environment and town's resources may suffer.
It's a bit of a mess.
Colva's STP was inaugurated in January with a March 31 deadline for connections.
Many commercial establishments, including the Colva Residency, haven't connected.
The tourism department's commercial units are delaying connections due to redevelopment plans.
Colva Residency claims connection, but PWD officials have no record.
The delay may negatively impact Colva's environment and infrastructure.
- Who
- Commercial establishments and the Goa government
- What
- Delays in connecting commercial establishments to the Colva Sewage Treatment Plant (STP).
- When
- The STP was inaugurated in January, with a connection deadline of March 31.
- Where
- Colva, Goa
- Why
- Delays are due to redevelopment plans and lack of compliance.
- STP Capacity
- 7.5 million litres per day (MLD)
- STP Cost
- Rs 23 crore
- Pipeline Network
- 11km
- Original Deadline
- March 31
- GTDC Property
- Colva Residency