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3 km stretch completed in Khadakwasla–Phursungi tunnel project
Three kilometres of the 28-km Khadakwasla–Phursungi underground canal have been completed. The remaining 25 km are expected to be finished within three years, but funding delays persist, with a March 2026 letter seeking release of funds.
Why It Matters
The closed tunnel will transport clean water directly to Phursungi, reducing exposure to pollutants and helping prevent waterlogging from canal breaches. Completion could free land along the existing canal for potential urban development, subject to policy decisions.
Timeline
9 Events
Irrigation department to make final land decision
April 29, 2026
Pravin Shende stated that the final land-use decision will be taken by the irrigation department as it is a policy matter.
Policy decision on land transfer pending
April 29, 2026
No final decision has been taken regarding the land transfer; the state government will take a final policy decision.
Land along the open canal may be freed up
April 29, 2026
With the completion of the tunnel, a significant stretch of land along the existing open canal is likely to be freed up, potentially for roads, gardens, and other public amenities, though no final policy decision has been made.
Remaining 25 km expected to be completed in three years
April 29, 2026
Officials said the remaining 25 km of the project are expected to be completed within the next three years.
Contractor continues work with own resources
April 29, 2026
The contractor is continuing work using its own resources since funds have not been disbursed, and has spent nearly ₹300 crore to date.
Three kilometres completed as of April 29, 2026
April 29, 2026
As of April 29, 2026, around three kilometres of the 28-km tunnel have been completed.
Funds release request submitted
March 2026
A letter was sent to the state government in March 2026 requesting release of funds, as previous allocations had not been disbursed.
₹100 crore allocated in 2025
2025
₹100 crore was allocated for the project in 2025, but the funds were not disbursed.
Project undertaken in 2025
2025
The Khadakwasla–Phursungi underground canal project was undertaken in 2025.