In a significant environmental restoration initiative, Mapletree India successfully rejuvenated a desiccated lake, covering approximately four acres. The project involved thorough waste clearance, de-silting the entire lake, de-weeding, sludge removal, and the establishment of infrastructure to prevent sewage contamination. Natural filtration systems were implemented to maintain water purity. Further steps were taken to reinforce the lake’s resilience, such as bund strengthening, construction of silt traps, and the reconstruction of inlets and outlets.

The surrounding ecosystem was bolstered with the planting of 300 trees and the construction of surplus channels, enabling water distribution to drier areas, and connecting the lake with Bengaluru’s traditional interconnected lake system. These efforts have increased the water-holding capacity of the lake by approximately 250%, making it ready to receive rainwater, and conserving approximately 30 million to 40 million litres of water annually. This accounts for about 13% of the India team’s current water consumption.

The revitalised lake now supports local wildlife and demonstrates our commitment to sustainable water management practices and ecological restoration.