<p>After being pulled up by the National Green Tribunal (NGT) over poor maintenance of Ulsoor Lake, the BBMP has finally called tenders for its development.</p>.<p>A few years ago, a large number of dead fish floated in the lake, which caught the NGT’s attention. “We have been directed to install aerators and trash barriers to prevent any contamination.</p>.<p>“All the works listed by the NGT will be taken up,” a senior BBMP official said, adding that the works will improve the lake’s Dissolved Oxygen (DO) levels.</p>.<p>Apart from these, a retaining wall that collapsed recently will also be rebuilt. The works are said to cost Rs 2.5 crore and have a deadline of nine months, once the tenders are finalised.</p>
<p>After being pulled up by the National Green Tribunal (NGT) over poor maintenance of Ulsoor Lake, the BBMP has finally called tenders for its development.</p>.<p>A few years ago, a large number of dead fish floated in the lake, which caught the NGT’s attention. “We have been directed to install aerators and trash barriers to prevent any contamination.</p>.<p>“All the works listed by the NGT will be taken up,” a senior BBMP official said, adding that the works will improve the lake’s Dissolved Oxygen (DO) levels.</p>.<p>Apart from these, a retaining wall that collapsed recently will also be rebuilt. The works are said to cost Rs 2.5 crore and have a deadline of nine months, once the tenders are finalised.</p>