Gurugram, May 14 -- The Municipal Corporation Gurugram (MCG) is set to establish an advanced micro data centre at its new Manesar office to digitally monitor the city's water supply, sewer network and streetlight systems, with officials saying locals will benefit in six months. The proposed centre, inspired by smart utility management models adopted in Odisha, will function as a centralised monitoring hub for Gurugram's water distribution network. Every colony, sector and pipeline will be digitally mapped to maintain real-time records of water flow, pipeline capacity, authorised connections and daily supply levels. No details regarding the project cost, funding source or tendering process have been disclosed by the authorities so far. The project includes the installation of flow meters at boosting stations and tubewells, linked to a Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system, enabling engineers to remotely detect leakages, pressure issues and supply disruptions. The civic body has begun collecting raw data from the Gurugram Metropolitan Development Authority and the irrigation department for integration. The centre will also track water quality and safety parameters, with officials claiming it will reduce wastage and improve availability of potable "drink-from-tap" water. Each boosting station and tubewell will be assigned a unique ID with sensors linked to motors and tanks. Motor failures, power trips, overflow or low water levels will trigger automatic alerts, with GPS-based mapping displaying exact fault locations. Sewer and streetlight monitoring will follow in the second phase. MCG officials recently visited Odisha to study a similar model. MCG chief engineer Vijay Dhaka said, "Once the micro data centre is established, there will be no need for manual intervention to switch motors on or off at boosting stations and tube wells. The facility is expected to become operational in the coming months."...