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GMDA to upgrade Golf Course Rd water supply; plan for sectors 42, 54, 55, 56
GMDA states it will augment water supply to sectors 42, 54, 55 and 56 along Golf Course Road by upgrading the pipeline network and Sector 51 boosting station. An inquiry found bottlenecks, and a detailed cost estimate is to be prepared with tenders to follow after CEO approval. Separately, pipeline work under the Dwarka Expressway is nearing completion and a Chandu Budhera–Sector 72 network is nearing operationalisation to serve a wider set of sectors.
Why It Matters
The planned upgrades target recurring summer shortages in densely populated areas, aiming to improve reliability for thousands of residents.
Timeline
7 Events
Dwarka Expressway pipeline nearing completion; Chandu Budhera–Sector 72 network nearing operationalisation
April 30, 2026
Work on laying a pipeline under the Dwarka Expressway is nearing completion, and efforts are underway to operationalise the supply network from Chandu Budhera to the Sector 72 boosting station. Once functional, residents from Sector 58 to Sector 80 are expected to receive adequate water supply.
GMDA to enlist agency for water tankers during peak summer
April 30, 2026
The GMDA decided to enlist an agency to deploy water tankers to supply water in areas facing shortages during peak summer.
Tender issuance contingent on CEO approval
April 30, 2026
Tenders for the project will be issued upon approval from GMDA chief executive officer PC Meena.
Cost estimate planned; 15-day timeline to finalise
April 30, 2026
Preparations have begun to draft a detailed cost estimate for the project, which is expected to be finalised within the next 15 days.
Inquiry into pipeline bottlenecks conducted after complaints
April 30, 2026
Following repeated complaints from residents, GMDA conducted an inquiry which found that existing pipelines in some areas lack sufficient carrying capacity and face multiple bottlenecks.
Sector 51 boosting station capacity vs current supply noted
April 30, 2026
The Sector 51 boosting station has a capacity of 180 MLD, but current supply is limited to 140–145 MLD, according to GMDA officials.
GMDA starts planning to augment water supply to Golf Course Road sectors
April 30, 2026
GMDA states it is preparing to augment water supply to sectors 42, 54, 55 and 56 along Golf Course Road by upgrading and expanding the pipeline network to address recurring shortages.