The Bhadbhut barrage or Bhadbhut dam is an under construction barrage on Narmada River near Bhadbhut village in Bharuch district, Gujarat, India.[1] The construction started on 7 August 2020 and will be completed by October 2026.
| Bhadbhut barrage | |
|---|---|
  Bhadbhut dam | |
| Country | India |
| Location | Bhadbhut, Bharuch district, Gujarat |
| Coordinates | 21°39′26″N 72°47′38″E / 21.657345948098033°N 72.7939161852691°E |
| Purpose | Irrigation, water supply, seawater ingress protection, flood protection |
| Status | Under construction |
| Construction began | 7 August 2020 |
| Construction cost | ₹4,167.7 crore (US$500 million) |
| Owner(s) | Government of Gujarat |
| Dam and spillways | |
| Type of dam | Barrage |
| Impounds | Narmada River |
| Length | 1.663 kilometres (1.0 mi) |
| Width (crest) | 27 metres (89 ft) |
| Reservoir | |
| Total capacity | 599 MCM |
| Catchment area | 96,650 square kilometres (24,000,000 acres) |
| Maximum length | 47 kilometres (29 mi) |
| Maximum width | 1,600 metres (5,200 ft) |
| Maximum water depth | 7.5 metres (25 ft) |
History
editThe tender for construction of barrage and associated works was opened in June 2018.[2] A joint venture of Dilip Buildcon and HCC was awarded the design and construction contract in July 2020. The barrage will cost ₹4,167.7 crore (US$500 million). The project period is 48 months.[1][3] On 7 August 2020, Chief Minister of Gujarat Vijay Rupani flagged off the construction.[4] It will be completed by October 2026.[5][6] The Government of Gujarat had approved ₹5,322.19 crore (US$640 million) for the project.[5]
Features
editThe project is a part of envisaged Kalpasar Project. The project is tendered by the Narmada Water Resources, Water Supply and Kalpsar Department of Government of Gujarat.[7]
The barrage will be constructed 25 km upstream of river mouth where it enters the Gulf of Khambhat in Arabian Sea and 125 km downstream of Sardar Sarovar dam. A 1.663 km long causeway-cum-weir barrage will be constructed. It will form a reservoir holding 599 MCM of fresh water. The barrage will have 90 gates.[1][3][8] A six-lane bridge will be also constructed on the barrage which will connect Dahej and Hazira with reduced distance of 18 km.[4][7] Total 131.53 hectares (325.0 acres) of the land in 14 villages will be acquired to build the flood protection embankment on both banks of the river. The north and south bank embankments were 14 km-long and 4 metre high while south bank embankment will be 27 km-long and 8 metre high.[1][8][9]
The barrage will provide fresh water for drinking, agriculture and industries in the region as well stop ingress of seawater. It will also have separate channel for fishing activities.[4][7]
Some local fishermen opposed the project citing that the fish population will decrease due to the barrage.[10]
References
edit- ^ a b c d "Reservoir upstream Narmada: 131 hectares to be acquired for Bhadbhut barrage project". The Indian Express. 2020-10-20. Retrieved 2021-06-12.
- ^ "Gujarat govt invites tenders for construction of Bhadbhut barrage". DeshGujarat. 2018-06-02. Retrieved 2021-06-16.
- ^ a b "DBL-HCC JV wins Rs 4,167 crore Bhadbhut Barrage project". Construction Week Online. 2020-07-23.
- ^ a b c "Guj CM kicks off construction of Bhadbhut barrage project". Outlook India. 2020-08-07. Archived from the original on 2021-06-16. Retrieved 2021-06-15.
- ^ a b "1,489 crore used on Kalpasar project in three years: Govt". The Times of India. 2024-03-14. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2024-05-08.
- ^ "Bhadbhut barrage to be ready by 2025". The Times of India. August 28, 2021. Retrieved 2021-10-28.
- ^ a b c "Works on Bhadbhut barrage project kick off". DeshGujarat. 2020-08-07. Retrieved 2021-06-16.
- ^ a b "Bhadbhut Barrage" (PPT). Department of Kalpasar, Government of Gujarat.[permanent dead link]
- ^ "Bhadbhut barrage project in Gujarat to take up 131 hectares village land". www.timesnownews.com. Retrieved 2021-06-16.
- ^ "Fishermen oppose Bhadbhut barrage project". The Times of India. 2016-08-25. Retrieved 2022-07-19.