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Kochi Corporation Budget puts focus on environment, water supply Updated: Updated: February 21, 2021 01:20 IST ‘Boom barrier’ proposed for Fort Kochi beach to prevent waste from washing up on the shore Share Article AAA ‘Boom barrier’ proposed for Fort Kochi beach to prevent waste from washing up on the shore Environment, climate resilience, and basic infrastructural proposals to strengthen water supply and sewerage network featured prominently in the Kochi Corporation’s Budget for the 2021-22 financial year. A sum of ₹60 crore has been set aside to augment water supply. New pipelines and pumping stations will be set up in areas relying on water tankers. Water quality will be monitored, and testing laboratories will be set up. Pipelines lying near drains and dysfunctional connections will be replaced, and construction of overhead tanks at Edakochi, Karuvelipady, Kaloor, Pachalam, and Kunnumpuram will be completed. ....