MLA Lobo initiates restoration works of 8 lakes in Mangaluru

Mangalore Today News Network

Mangaluru, April 7,2017  :  MLA of Mangaluru South  J R Lobo has said that  eight lakes  of the city would be restored  and developed at a cost of Rs 4 crores.

Speaking after laying the foundation stone for the restoration of  five lakes in the city on April 7, Friday, Lobo said all out efforts would be made to rejuvenate the lakes which were once an important source of fresh water. He also stated that the lakes would be  desilted and embankments  constructed to ensure that  they become a good source of water in the coming years and also help in recharging ground water.

Bairadikere, Gujjarakere, Kambala Kere at Bajal Shantinagar,  the lake at Kembar Prashanth Nagar,  another near Kadri Jogi Mutt and  the  lakes near Kadri Kaibattal will be revived, said Lobo.  All encroachments made on lakes have to be cleared, he said and  instructed officials to complete the works in six months.

Nirmalananda Swamiji of Kadri Jogi Mutt,  Sumaiya, corporator,   Abdul Ravoof, Standing Committee President, Corporators DK Ashok Kumar, Prakash and others were present.