Ahmedabad rolls out civic projects exceeding Rs 3,000 crore

The Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) has launched over 100 civic infrastructure projects worth more than Rs 3,000 crore, resulting in traffic disruptions and inconvenience for residents.

The projects aim to upgrade water, drainage and stormwater systems across the city, with simultaneous execution leading to congestion, safety hazards and disruptions for businesses and households.

Key works include 48 stormwater projects costing Rs 1,080 crore, more than 30 drainage replacement projects valued at over Rs 1,500 crore, and water network upgrades exceeding Rs 600 crore, reported The Times of India.

Notable projects involve micro-tunnelled lines and lake interlinking in both East and West Zones, along with pipeline replacements in areas such as Shahpur, Shahibaug and Khadia.

A pollution action plan initiated after the Indore contamination incident is being implemented to modernise old pipelines. Officials acknowledged potential road settling during the 2026 monsoon due to trench excavation but said the works are expected to alleviate flooding once completed.