Waterproofing of Sanjay Lake Laxmi Bai Nagar, New Delhi.
M M Gupta, Director, JBM Engineers Pvt. ltd., H P Singh, S.E., NDMC
Sanjay Lake was constructed 30 years ago and was main attraction of the residents of this area. Structurally, It consist of two circular pools at the two ends connected with rectangular cross section channel running from East to West, East having average depth of four feet. Wall is of brick masonary and Floor is of Cement Concrete. Water for Lake is underground water supplied from Pump house. Due to heavy leakage from this lake, the use of this lake was discontinued several times since its construction. All the efforts to stop leakage failed as the water used to drain of leaving the lake dry. The kota stone flooring over the cement concrete was done but to no avail. The higher authority of NDMC directed for technical investigation of lake and to suggest suitable measures for its gainful public utilization either lake or otherwise.