Construction of barrage across Cauvery to be completed by Dec

Construction of a new barrage across the Cauvery between Nanjai Pugalur in Kaur district and Anichampalayam in Namakkal district will be completed by December, according to R. Vijay Saravanan, Chairman, State Assembly Committee on Assurances.
Speaking to reporters after inspecting the progress of various projects in Karur district, Mr. Saravanan said that the project aimed at saving around 0.8 TMC of surplus water. It had reached an advanced stage with more than 88% of works having been completed.
The project was being implemented at a cost of ₹495 crore., and ₹343 crore had been spent so far. A revised estimate had been prepared to complete the project at a cost of ₹545 crore and it was under the consideration of the State government. Officials had promised that the barrage would be completed by December, he added.