Archive · 30 Dec 2025
BWSSB Seeks Permission to Cut 600 Trees for STP Projects
The Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board (BWSSB) wants to cut down 615 trees to build two big sewage treatment plants in Doddabele and Mallasandra.
These plants will help clean wastewater and reduce pollution in Bengaluru.
The government is asking people for their opinions on this plan for 10 days.
Some people are worried about the trees being cut and want the government to think of other ways to build the plants without harming the environment.
The final decision will be made after considering everyone's feedback.
BWSSB seeks permission to cut 615 trees for two 100 MLD STPs in Doddabele and Mallasandra.
Public consultation process underway for 10 days as per Karnataka Preservation of Trees Act, 1976.
355 trees to be felled in Doddabele and 310 trees in Mallasandra for the STP projects.
Environmental activists express concerns over ecological impact and urge alternatives like tree transplantation.
Final decision on tree-felling proposals will be based on public feedback and Tree Committee's recommendations.
- Who
- Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board (BWSSB)
- What
- Seeking permission to cut 615 trees for sewage treatment plants (STPs)
- When
- Public consultation period of 10 days starting from December 24
- Where
- Doddabele and Mallasandra areas, Bengaluru
- Why
- To construct STPs for improving wastewater treatment and reducing pollution
- Organization
- Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board (BWSSB)
- Approval Sought From
- Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA)
- Number of Trees
- 615
- Project Locations
- Doddabele and Mallasandra
- STP Capacity
- 100 million litres per day (MLD) each
- Public Consultation Period
- 10 days
- Legal Framework
- Karnataka Preservation of Trees Act, 1976
- Contact for Objections
- Executive Engineer at [email protected]