Local residents claim that the project would disturb the catchment area supplying the city’s drinking water. SHILLONG, Nov 2: The Shillong Ropeway Project is increasingly turning into a political battle between the State Government and the Voice of the People Party (VPP) although the issue is related to environment. The ropeway that will run about 900 metres, is meant to connect Lawshotun to the Shillong Peak.