The state cabinet of Karnataka has approved the Rs 31 crore project for strengthening the Korti-Kolhar bridge-cum-barrage in Basavanabagewadi taluk.
The cabinet also gave approval for increasing the height of Galagali barrage at Bilagi taluk in Bagalkot district at the cost of Rs 32 crore.
With an aim of strengthening the barrage and to augment the storage capacity, a proposal was made to increase the height by 1.8 mtr. The work will begin soon after completion of the tender process.
After the strengthening of the barrage, it will have a storage capacity of 1.244 tmcft instead of 0.569 tmcft.