Palike to take up rejuvenation of the water body again

In an annual ritual of sorts, the Bruhat Bangalore Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) has decided to take up the rejuvenation of the Ulsoor Lake in the City. The only difference this time is that the Palike is planning to construct a footbridge there. According to Palike sources, the BBMP is taking up the de-silting project worth Rs three crore, besides the improvement of Ulsoor Lake and construction of a footbridge.

Bangalore, If all goes well, the Ulsoor Lake may be free from sewage by next year, with Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board (BWSSB) all set to lay separate underground pipelines.

The work, part of the Environmental Action Plan (EAP), will be taken up on priority basis by the Board, after representatives of the Army and members of the Ulsoor Lake Restoration Committee recommended an early