Greater Noida West: The late-night protest in Supertech Ecovillage-1 this week, sparked by days without water, has once again brought the spotlight back on the troubled history of the project and its developer.
For several days, hundreds of residents in towers B9, B10, and C6 have been surviving on expensive private water tankers. The immediate trigger was basement flooding during heavy rains, which damaged electrical systems and caused a 30-hour power outage. While electricity was restored, the water supply remained patchy, pushing residents to the brink.
On Monday night, they came out in large numbers, chanting slogans and accusing the builder of “criminal negligence.”
Every monsoon it’s the same story—flooding, outages, no water. But this time, the breakdown has gone on too long.
Resident, Supertech Eco Village 1
A pattern fof problems : At time Supertech Ecovillage-1 has faced public outrage. Over the years, the project has been in the news for –
Delayed possession: Thousands of buyers waited years beyond promised delivery dates.
Poor construction quality: Residents have repeatedly complained of seepage, faulty wiring, and broken lifts.
Legal troubles: Supertech Limited, already facing insolvency proceedings, has been pulled up by courts and regulatory bodies over non-compliance with building norms.
Maintenance disputes: Multiple resident welfare associations have accused the builder of charging high maintenance fees while failing to provide basic services like clean water, waste management, and functional security systems.
Authorities Under Pressure
With this latest crisis, pressure is mounting on the Greater Noida Authority to step in. Urban planners and housing activists point out that large societies like Ecovillage-1—home to thousands—should have disaster-resilient infrastructure, especially in flood-prone areas.
As of now, the authority has not issued an official response, but residents say they will escalate the matter to the District Magistrate’s office if repairs are not completed soon.
For many in Ecovillage-1, the protest wasn’t just about water—it was about years of broken promises.