Residents of Kharar's New Sunny Enclave are facing an acute drinking water shortage. The RWA has approached the SDM seeking the immediate installation of three government-approved tubewells.
Key Takeaways
- Thousands of residents in New Sunny Enclave, Sector 125, Kharar, are suffering from a severe water shortage.
- The RWA submitted a memorandum to SDM Gurmit Singh demanding the installation of three previously approved tubewells.
- The existing infrastructure, built in 2009, is insufficient for the current high population density.
- Concerns have been raised regarding water quality and the lack of backup systems for faulty motors.
The residential township of New Sunny Enclave in Sector 125, Kharar, is currently embroiled in a severe drinking water crisis. The 142-acre township, which houses thousands of residents, has been struggling with inadequate water supply for a prolonged period. On Wednesday, a delegation from the Resident Welfare Association (RWA) met with the SDM-cum-Administrator of the Kharar Municipal Council, Gurmit Singh, to demand urgent intervention.
Infrastructure Lagging Behind Population Growth
Led by BJP Punjab State Media Head Vineet Joshi, the delegation highlighted a critical mismatch between infrastructure and demographics. The RWA pointed out that the township was developed in 2009 with only two tubewells, based on a much smaller population at that time. Since then, the number of residents has surged exponentially, but the water supply infrastructure has remained stagnant, failing to meet the growing demand.
The crisis is further exacerbated by the unreliability of existing equipment. According to the RWA, the tubewell motors frequently malfunction. Due to the absence of any standby arrangements, entire blocks of the colony are often left without water for several consecutive days. Furthermore, residents have raised alarming concerns regarding water quality, alleging that the supply contains suspended particles that pose significant health risks to families.
Demands for Accountability and Action
The delegation emphasized that the government has already granted approval for three additional tubewells. They urged the administration to expedite the installation process to ensure an uninterrupted and safe water supply. Additionally, the RWA called for the formal takeover of the colony's civic infrastructure by the administration to ensure professional maintenance and accountability, noting that residents continue to pay taxes despite the lack of basic amenities.
Warning of potential unrest, the delegation stated that if a permanent solution is not implemented, residents will be forced to launch peaceful democratic protests. In response, SDM Gurmit Singh assured the delegation that the matter would be examined on a priority basis and coordinated with the relevant departments to resolve the shortage at the earliest.
