International expert Sean Hinchberger on Thursday continued his second-day inspection of the Polavaram irrigation project along with officials from the Central and State Water Resources Departments.
After inspecting Gap-1 and Gap-2 of the diaphragm wall on the first day, the team focused on the borrow earth being used for the Earth-cum-Rock Fill (ECRF) dam works.
The team examined the soil storage areas and enquired about the locations from where the earth was collected and the quality tests being conducted before its usage. Officials informed the expert that the material was being used only after certification by the Central Soil and Materials Research Station (CSMRS) and internal quality checks.
Later, Central Water Commission Chief Engineer Sarabjit Singh Bakshi chaired a review meeting, where officials explained the ECRF works, retaining wall construction and dewatering plans through a presentation.
Meanwhile, the CSMRS expert team concluded technical tests at the project site, including assessments in Gap-2 to study the rock-filled section’s ability to withstand water flow conditions.
Published – May 28, 2026 07:51 pm IST
