Structural stability assessment of KWA reservoirs in Kochi begins
The Kerala Water Authority has initiated structural stability assessments for aging water reservoirs in Kochi. The project, managed by the French firm SUEZ, aims to identify potential risks and determine if infrastructure requires reinforcement or replacement.
Why it matters
Proactive infrastructure maintenance is critical for preventing catastrophic failures like the previous Thammanam tank burst, which disrupted city-wide water supplies.
The strength and structural stability assessment of Kerala Water Authority’s (KWA) reservoirs and infrastructure within the Kochi Corporation limits has begun. The French firm SUEZ, which took over the operation and maintenance of water distribution in Kochi a few months ago, began non-destructive testing of the water utility’s reservoirs, pump houses, and other infrastructure a week ago.
The assessment is under way on the infrastructure at the Thammanam pumping station.
“The tests are being carried out on all structures constructed more than five years ago. Most of these reservoirs are old, and their structural stability needs to be assessed. The tanks built under the Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (AMRUT) are excluded as they are new,” said a KWA source.
The exercise covers structures within the Kochi Corporation limits, he added. It is learnt that the entire process will take around two months to complete.
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