BECC Plans Comprehensive Buffer Road and Rajakaluve Development for Flood Mitigation

Bengaluru East City Corporation Commissioner D.S. Ramesh has directed officials to prepare a comprehensive plan for buffer road development, rajakaluve protection, and flood mitigation following a site inspection covering key locations between the Bellandur Waste Weir/Outlet and Virginia Mall near Old Airport Road.

Key Details:

• Commissioner D.S. Ramesh inspected the proposed rajakaluve buffer zone protection, service road construction, and flood mitigation project.

• The inspection covered the stretch from Bellandur Waste Weir/Outlet to Virginia Mall near Old Airport Road.

• Major locations visited included:

Outer Ring Road

• Bellandur Railway Station

• 100 Feet Road, Munnekollalu STP

• Varthur Lake Buffer Zone

• Varthur Kodi Junction

• Officials have been instructed to prepare a detailed report covering:

Original rajakaluve alignment

• Buffer zone protection

• Land acquisition requirements

• Service road feasibility

• Flood mitigation measures

• A joint survey involving relevant departments will be conducted to:

Identify original rajakaluve and lake boundaries based on revenue records

• Demarcate land required for acquisition

• Install boundary stones where necessary

• The proposed comprehensive plan will include:

Buffer road connectivity with the Outer Ring Road

• Railway overbridges where required

• Elevated bridges

• Retaining walls

• Preservation of the original rajakaluve width.

• Additional engineering measures for urban flood management

• Officials have been directed to coordinate with BWSSB, GAIL India, the Revenue Department, the Department of Land Records, and other agencies to complete land acquisition within a defined timeline.