Amid the concern raised by environmentalists and opposition on the impact of tunnel road on Hebbal Lake and 1,000-plus trees on the tank bed and surroundings, the Bangalore Development Authority (BDA) is all set to begin work on the 2.28-km short tunnel project.
About Hebbal Lake:
It is a man-made lake situated in the northern part of Bengaluru in Karnataka.
It is one of the oldest, largest, and most ecologically prominent urban waterbodies in Bengaluru.
History:
The lake was created by Kempe Gowda, the founder of Bangalore, in 1537.
It is one of the three lakes that were created by him.
It was formed by damming natural valley systems through the construction of bunds, just as most other lakes and tanks were created within the Bangalore region.
Over the years, Hebbal Lake had lost its splendor owing to water pollution, poor maintenance, and lack of mass awareness.
It was restored at a great budget in the late 1900s, and two artificial islands were also created to develop a sustainable ecosystem.
It is a seasonal lake that dries up in the summer and regains its glory along with the monsoon rains every year.
It is home to several birds, including migratory birds, like, Baillon’s Crake, Crested Serpent Eagle, River Tern, Spot-billed pelican, Eurasian spoonbill, Shoveller, Pintail, Little grebe, Coot, Indian Spot-billed duck, etc.
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