About the Client

Rashtrapati Bhavan, the official residence of the President of India, is an architectural marvel situated in the heart of New Delhi. Designed by British architect Sir Edwin Lutyens and completed in 1929, it reflects a blend of Mughal and European architectural styles. With 340 rooms, 2.5 kilometres of vast corridors, 190 acres of sprawling gardens, and a magnificent Durbar Hall, it serves as the backdrop for important national events. Currently, a massive new parliament building is under construction in the Delhi NCR region, leading to considerable dust production impacting the surrounding community and exacerbating environmental concerns.

The Challenge

The main challenge was controlling dust emissions from the new parliament building's construction activities. The Delhi NCR location exacerbated the problem due to pre-existing high pollution levels. The use of continuous water sprinklers in the construction area resulted in the wastage of water and electricity. Therefore, integrating Lechler's dust suppression systems with air quality monitors became essential to activate water sprinkling only when dust levels were elevated. This approach conserved water and electricity while addressing dust-related issues effectively.

The Solution

Lechler, leveraging its expertise in dust suppression systems, developed an innovative solution using Oizom's dust monitoring technology. The system automatically detects dust levels and activates suppression if the levels surpass a predetermined threshold. Five Dustroid systems were installed at the Rashtrapati Bhavan construction site and integrated with multiple suppression units along the perimeter. This ensured activation of suppression only when necessary, reducing construction dust emissions and ensuring compliance with government regulations.

The Result

The integration of Oizom's dust monitoring system and Lechler's suppression system led to a significant reduction in dust emissions at Rashtrapati Bhavan's construction site. Pollution levels in surrounding areas decreased, and complaints regarding construction-generated dust were minimized. The automated system allowed for real-time activation of suppression when dust levels crossed the limit, contributing to environmentally-friendly and sustainable construction practices. This success demonstrated an effective solution for government projects, promoting resource conservation and pollution control at high-profile construction sites.