VIJAYAWADA: On the second consecutive day of their visit, a team of foreign experts inspected soil stabilisation works at Gap-1 of the Polavaram Project’s main dam. The delegation, comprising international specialists Sean Hinchberger, David B Paul, and Gianfranco De Cicco, along with senior officials from the Central Water Resources Ministry, examined the stability of compacted soil. Portions of the embankment were excavated, and the experts physically entered pits to assess consolidation levels. They observed the placement of embankment soil and monitored compaction achieved through heavy rollers. The experts held a detailed meeting with Central and State Water Resources officials and Megha Engineering & Infrastructures Limited (MEIL) officials, clarifying issues raised during inspection and discussing Gap-2 design.

Source: Indian Express January 21, 2026 03:22 UTC