KATHMANDU, Dec 21: The Bagmati Civilization Integrated Development Committee has begun installing trash barriers across major rivers in the Kathmandu Valley to prevent floating plastic and other waste from polluting waterways.
Installation has already been completed in the Guhyeshwari area, with preparations under way to place similar barriers at five additional locations along the Bagmati and Manohara rivers, the committee said.
Designers turn plastic trash into treasures
A contract worth Rs 6.5 million has been awarded to install trash barriers at six sites—Gokarna Barrage, Guhyeshwari, near Tilganga Eye Hospital, the Bagmati–Manohara confluence, UN Park, and the Karmanasha confluence on the Manohara River.
The barriers are designed to trap plastic, bottles, polythene and other floating debris on the river surface without obstructing water flow. Equipped with automated floating components, the structures adjust to changing water levels to remain stable and functional, according to the committee.
With large volumes of waste flowing daily through rivers such as the Bagmati, Bishnumati, Manohara and Dhobikhola, officials expect the initiative to significantly aid river clean-up efforts and pollution control.
The committee has also outlined a plan to regularly remove, segregate and safely manage the collected waste, prioritising recycling wherever possible.
