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Time of India
09-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Legacy waste processing nears completion at Perungudi landfill
Chennai: At least 26 lakh metric tonnes of legacy waste were processed out of a total of 30 lakh metric tonnes through the biomining process at the Perungudi dump yard. The Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC) plans to complete the entire project by the end of September, before the onset of the Northeast monsoon. A proposal will be submitted to the state govt to set up an integrated waste processing facility in the Tambaram Corporation area, which will serve both the GCC and the corporation. "Of the total 30 lakh metric tonnes of waste at the landfill, approximately 26 lakh metric tonnes of legacy waste were processed. Although it was initially expected to be completed by the end of this month, there was some delay on the contractor's part. Therefore, it is now expected to be completed by the end of Sept. Technical inputs were also obtained from Anna University and IIT Chennai for subsurface biomining," said GCC commissioner J Kumaragurubaran. The Chennai Corporation will soon appoint a consultant to prepare a detailed project report (DPR) for subsurface biomining and will then submit a proposal to the govt to seek funds under the Swachh Bharat Mission. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 5 Books Warren Buffett Wants You to Read In 2025 Blinkist: Warren Buffett's Reading List Undo "As per the budget announcement of the state govt, a comprehensive integrated waste processing facility will be established at Vengadamangalam panchayat, within the limits of Tambaram Corporation. This facility will support both GCC and the corporation," added the commissioner. Meanwhile, residents of Perungudi and nearby areas claim that the local body plans to set up a bio-CNG plant and incinerator on the reclaimed land at the dumpyard, and they oppose the project. "The groundwater was already contaminated due to the legacy waste dumped in the landfill over the years. If the reclaimed land were maintained as a marshland, it would help store excess rainwater during the monsoon. Instead, the corporation has proposed facilities that would further threaten the livelihood of residents," said A Francis, of the Federation of Thuraipakkam Residents Welfare Association. You Can Also Check: Chennai AQI | Weather in Chennai | Bank Holidays in Chennai | Public Holidays in Chennai However, the civic body has clarified that no project will be constructed on the reclaimed land at the Perungudi dump yard.
New Indian Express
25-06-2025
- Politics
- New Indian Express
Tambaram Corporation to prepare DPR to extend UGD coverage
CHENNAI: At the council meeting on Tuesday, Tambaram Corporation commissioner S Balachander announced that a fresh detailed project report (DPR) would be drawn up to extend UGD coverage. This was in response to complaints that deposits for underground drainage (UGD) connections were collected from residents in areas not covered in the existing scope of the project. He added that any deposits collected in areas where UGD work has not started will be refunded. The commissioner also said that ward-wise coordination teams will be formed to address civic issues after councillors complained that there was a lack of coordination when carrying out large scale projects like underground drainage which cuts across multiple wards simultaneously. He added that administrative sanction has been granted for stormwater drain works worth Rs 20 crore ahead of the North East monsoon this year. He informed the council that road development projects amounting to Rs 156 crore would commence shortly. 'Roads reflect the image of a city. Councillors must cooperate to ensure these projects are completed with quality,' he said. Responding to concerns on irregular waste management, Balachander said `32 crore had been earmarked for establishing a solid waste management centre, with construction expected to begin soon.
The Hindu
31-05-2025
- General
- The Hindu
Nemilichery lake once revived by residents, struggles to stay afloat
Nemilichery lake, lying at the far end of Chromepet, was once the focus of a community-led revival. Around 200 determined residents poured in funds from their own pocket to bring the dying lake back to life. Between 2018 and 2021, the lake did indeed brim with rainwater. However, since then, it has slowly slipped into neglect, once again, turning into a sewage pool overrun by a choked mat of water hyacinth. During a recent visit, only a small silver of water shimmered under the noon sun, with boundaries of the lake littered with plastic bags, empty water bottles, food waste, and clothes strewn around. S.M. Govindarajan, president of United Federation of Residents' Welfare Association, who contributed Rs. 1 lakh from his own savings to the pre-pandemic lake rejuvenation effort, says it is high time the 4D model- deflect, drain, desilt and deepen is adopted, similar to the restoration of Chitlapakkam lake. 'We need to first prevent sewage from entering the lake before we think about beautification projects, which is why building a deflector should be the first step,' he said. What is back in question now is the lake's critical role in groundwater recharge. Back when residents of Chromepet and neighbouring localities received water supply only once in five days, the residents of the area took matters into their own hands and started the rejuvenation of Nemilichery lake pre-pandemic, where in 2018, excavator machines were brought in to scoop out years of plastic build-up in the lake. This lake rejuvenation committee members also raised about 25 lakhs for the same at the time. 'Several lakes including Nemilichery and many others across Tambaram and Pallavaram are encroached upon, polluted, and poorly maintained,' says senior activist 'We fail to realise that the absence of basic infrastructure such as name boards, information boards at the lakes, and fixed boundaries has opened the door for unchecked encroachments,' he said, adding the collective efforts now feel like water down the drain. When contacted, Tambaram Corporation commissioner, S. Balachander said: 'Regarding the Nemilichery lake, we have prepared a detailed project report and it is in a final shape. We are about to send it to the government for further fund sanctions, after which the work will begin soon,' he said, also adding details about the 750 crore underground drainage project covering Madambakkam, Sembakkam, and Chitlapakkam. 'Once that project is also completed, Nemilichery lake will not receive sewage water from adjacent areas. The lake will be completely revamped and redeveloped, and put into use for common public,' he added.
The Hindu
31-05-2025
- Automotive
- The Hindu
Poor condition of Thiruneermalai Road, coupled with heavy traffic congestion, cause inconveniences to the motorists
The Thiruneermalai Main Road is a major road linking several residential localities of Tambaram Corporation and the industrial units located in Pammal and Thirumudivakkam. The road branching off from the arterial GST Road is congested with heavy traffic during morning and evening rush hours with vehicles lined up on the road for several meters at the Thiruneermalai Road-GST Road junction. Moreover the presence of several leather units on the road leads to heavy vehicles movement on the stretch daily. While the traffic police of the Tambaram Police Commissionerate has taken steps of regulating traffic by putting in temporary medians to prevent lane jumping, and cutting off the right turn for vehicles coming from Thiruneermalai Road towards GST Road, it still has not helped much and motorists continue to battle traffic congestion at the junction. Adding to the woes of the motorists is the poor condition of the road caused by the digging up of the road for underground drainage (UGD) project being executed in Pammal and Anakaputhur by the Tambaram corporation. B. Saravanan, a resident of Lakshmi Nagar in Thiruneermalai, said the road is choked with heavy traffic during evening hours when heavy vehicles and buses transporting employees from the industrial units of Thirumudivakkam and Pammal line up at a stetch completely clogging both sides of the road, making it impossible for commuters to move ahead. The road is also the link road to several stone quarries in Kundrathur and home to a few temples attracting hundreds of devotees during weekends. S. Aravamudhan, a devotee who visits the Vaishnavite temple in Thiruneermalai, wanted the State Highways department to widen the road to ease the traffic congestion. A senior official of the Tambaram Corporation said the UGD work was in the final stages of completion and once it is completed the road would be paved by the State Highways department. Sources in the Highways Department said that the Tambaram corporation had taken up UGD work on the Thiruneermalai Road and of the 3 km length, they had completed around 1.5 km. 'Even as the work is progressing, they keep adding cuts in various places to add netwroks for houses and buildings. They have already deposited the amount meant for restoration of the road cuts. We will take up rectification as soon as they provide us with the completion certificate,' said an official.
The Hindu
22-05-2025
- General
- The Hindu
Tambaram Corporation launches app for people to send in complaints, feedback
After the establishment of the 24/7 Integrated Command and Control Centre (ICCC), the Tambaram Corporation has launched an application called 'Voice of Tambaram' (VoT). A senior civic official said the ICCC, modelled on the command centre of the Greater Chennai Corporation, would automate and link the attendance system of conservancy workers, track the removal of garbage through trucks with GPS, and monitor the 32 flood-prone areas via closed-circuit television (CCTV) cameras during the monsoon. As part of upgrading the ICCC, VoT was launched for residents to send in their complaints and feedback, he added. The official said the civic body had received 13,869 complaints since the launch of the VoT app. Of these, 12,889 had been resolved. The engineering department received the highest number of complaints at 8,993, followed by the public health department with 3,767. P. Prathap, office-bearer of the Chitlapakkam Town Welfare Association, said the complaints made with VoT app, particularly regarding garbage removal and vector control measures, had been addressed, but steps were not being taken regarding macro civic issues such as restoration of damaged roads and cleaning waterbodies.
