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83cr plan proposed to upgrade public toilets

Chennai: Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC) has proposed a 83 crore project to expand and upgrade public toilet infrastructure across Royapuram, Thiru Vi Ka Nagar, and Marina Beach. The plan includes building new facilities with 380 toilet seats at 60 locations and introducing night shift maintenance for 750 existing seats to ensure 24x7 availability. This proposal follows earlier works under 'Package One', which saw the renovation of 3,271 toilet seats across 260 locations in Zones 5, 6, and Marina. Based on recent directions from GCC commissioner J Kumaragurubaran, toilets in playgrounds and crematoriums will now also be brought under the maintenance contract. Zonal officials have identified additional facilities requiring upgrades or inclusion. Of the new additions, 260 seats will be constructed at 25 locations, while 99 seats will undergo minor repairs and 17 major refurbishments. Only four toilets at Marina Beach will fall under the current operation and maintenance contract. You Can Also Check: Chennai AQI | Weather in Chennai | Bank Holidays in Chennai | Public Holidays in Chennai The proposal includes renovation of toilets for differently abled persons, and private contractors will handle both construction and maintenance. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Gold Is Surging in 2025 — Smart Traders Are Already In IC Markets Learn More Undo In locations requiring continuous operation, an additional eight-hour night shift will be introduced. An independent engineer's survey found that 43 locations — housing 750 toilet seats — need night-time maintenance. Contractors will be paid monthly based on certified progress or completion, with bills verified by the independent engineer and approved by zonal officials. However, concerns remain about the quality of implementation. K Jothimani, a resident of Royapuram, said many toilets renovated in previous phases remain in disrepair due to poor upkeep. "Several toilets have been unusable for months. Instead of outsourcing, the corporation should directly oversee maintenance," he said.