Archive · 6 Jan 2026
Mohali Approves Rs 7 Cr Drainage Project
In Mohali, a big problem with water flooding homes during rain and from tubewells is finally being fixed.
The government has approved a project costing Rs 7 crore to build a large underground pipe.
This pipe will carry rainwater and tubewell water away from homes in Sectors 70, 71, Matour, Phase 7, and Phase 3B2.
Deputy Mayor Kuljit Singh Bedi worked hard to get this project approved after many years of waiting.
He even threatened to protest to get the government to act.
The new pipe will help many people live without the fear of water flooding their homes during the rainy season.
The Deputy Mayor thanked everyone who helped make this project happen.
A Rs 7 crore drainage project approved to address waterlogging in Sectors 70, 71, Matour, Phase 7, and Phase 3B2.
Project involves laying a large-diameter underground pipeline from Matour Chowk to N-Chowk.
Deputy Mayor Kuljit Singh Bedi played a key role in getting the project approved after years of delay.
The pipeline will carry both natural rainwater flow and tubewell discharge, providing a permanent solution.
The project is expected to benefit thousands of residents affected by severe waterlogging during monsoons.
- Who
- Residents of Sectors 70, 71, Matour, Phase 7, and Phase 3B2
- What
- Approval of a Rs 7 crore drainage project
- When
- Recently approved (exact date not specified)
- Where
- Mohali, Punjab, India
- Why
- To address long-standing waterlogging issues during monsoon and tubewell discharge
- Project Cost
- Rs 7 crore
- Project Scope
- Drainage pipeline from Matour Chowk to N-Chowk
- Affected Areas
- Sectors 70, 71, Matour, Phase 7, Phase 3B2
- Key Figure
- Deputy Mayor Kuljit Singh Bedi
- Supporting Figure
- Senior Deputy Mayor Amrik Singh Somal