PWD, Kerala Water Authority begin pipeline repair works in Cherthala
ALAPPUZHA: In a relief to the public, the Kerala Water Authority (KWA) and Public Works Department (PWD) have begun repair works of damaged pipelines in the Cherthala taluk. Commuters were having a tough time on the PWD roads in Cherthala, which were damaged after several pipelines of the KWA burst and were left unattended over the past few months. The TOI had reported the issue on Friday. KWA executive engineer V Chandrasekaran said he convened a meeting of KWA officials from Cherthala on Friday and had directed them to repair the leaking pipelines as soon as possible. "KWA officials visited all the spots and have begun repair works. The leak at Luther Junction on Muhamma-Kanjikkuzhy road was the worst. It was repaired on Friday. Works on the pipeline at Old Cherthala NH has also been repaired," he said. "On Saturday, the KWA and PWD officials visited Thanneermukkom-Kannankara road. The leak here is at the centre portion of the road. We have to dig the road to begin re