Kavoor Lake Gets Fresh Look After Rejuvenation Work: To Be Inaugurated by Month End

The rejuvenation work of Kavoor Lake, one of the largest fresh water bodies in Mangalore City Corporation limits, is almost complete with the expansive lakefront wearing a complete fresh look. The MSCL took up the rejuvenation work at an estimated cost of ₹8 crore, that involved cutting sewage inflow into the lake, dredging the lake bed, strengthening the bunds and such other works.

The lake is spread across 8.32 acres which is a source of water for agricultural activities and drinking water for the residents of surrounding areas. Most of the work is getting completed and the administration plans to inaugurate the rejuvenated lake by this month-end. About three piggeries in the vicinity were letting out their waste water into the lake, which now has been stopped. Loads of trash, including plastic and other waste, was removed while desilting the lake.

An 800 m-long interlock-paved walking path on the lake bund would be a welcome relief for thousands of residents of the area who did not have a proper breathing space. Besides the walking path, Dr. Shetty said protection grills, small gardens at places, lighting and seating arrangements and such other works are in final stages. Residents of the area now heave a sigh of relief as their years of fighting for the rejuvenation of the lake has borne fruit.