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LBP canal renovation to be completed by August 15, says WRD
The New Indian Express Dharmapuri
|July 07, 2025
The Water Resources Department (WRD) plans to complete by August 15 the renovation of the Lower Bhavani Project (LBP) Canal, which is a major water source for farmers in Erode, Tiruppur, and Karur districts.
Officials informed that 94% of the renovation work has been completed and that water will be released for irrigation from the Lower Bhavani Dam only after the work is fully completed and it is not possible to open the water in advance.
The LBP Canal supports an extensive ayacut area of 2,07,000 acres, providing water to thousands of farmers who rely on it for cultivation and livelihood.
To enhance the structural integrity and water-carrying efficiency of the canal system, comprehensive renovation works were initiated in 2021. This project is being implemented at an estimated cost of ₹709.6 crore.
This story is from the July 07, 2025 edition of The New Indian Express Dharmapuri.
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