History
The Barrage was built during the British Raj from 1923 to 1932 and named Lloyd Barrage. Constructed under the overall direction of Sir Charlton Harrison, CIE, it was opened by the Viceroy of India, Lord Willingdon. The scheme had been launched by the Governor of Bombay, Sir George Ambrose Lloyd (later known as Lord Lloyd) for whom it was named.
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