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Time of India
15-06-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Kuthambakkam bus station set to be opened by end of Aug, says Sekarbabu
Chennai: The long-awaited Kuthambakkam bus station will be operational by the end of August, as Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority (CMDA) has fast-tracked key infrastructure projects under the North Chennai Development Scheme, said CMDA minister P K Sekarbabu. On Friday, Sekarbabu, along with senior officials, reviewed the progress of multiple works —including bus stations, healthcare centres, and civic offices — aimed at bridging infrastructure gaps in Kolathur and surrounding areas. "Initially, the infrastructure for a major project such as Kuthambakkam bus station was developed without fully accounting for passenger needs, which led to technical errors and delays due to the need for inter-departmental coordination," the minister said. "We're now addressing those gaps by factoring in traffic flow, monsoon-related waterlogging, and essential commuter amenities. A lot of additional work is being done. Chief minister M K Stalin is personally reviewing progress and has directed us to fast-track the completion." Sekarbabu inspected other ongoing projects under the North Chennai Development Scheme in Kolathur constituency. These include the Kolathur and Thiru Vi Ka Nagar bus stations, a dialysis centre being constructed on Jaganathan Street in Agaram, the Periyar Nagar bus station, a new modern market on Paper Mills Road, and a new taluk office, sub-registrar office, and co-working centre. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Pinga-Pinga e HBP? Tome isso 1x ao dia se tem mais de 40 anos Portal Saúde do Homem Clique aqui Undo "This govt has initiated plans to improve basic facilities at bus stations established 40-50 years ago. As a first step, development works have commenced at 13 bus stations, including Tondiarpet, ThiruVi Ka Nagar, Ambattur, Periyar Nagar, Mullai Nagar, and Kaviyarasu Kannadasan Nagar, under the CMDA. Since the current administration took office, new bus stations are being developed in Mahabalipuram, Chengalpattu, Avadi, and T Nagar," he said. Officials said the work at the Periyar Nagar and Thiru Vi Ka Nagar bus stations will be completed by July 2025. "There are plans to establish free dialysis centres for the underprivileged in the port and Kolathur areas. We are also reconstructing schools, markets, and gyms, and a total of 80 such development projects are scheduled for completion by Dec 2025 or Jan 2026," he added. Follow more information on Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad here . Get real-time live updates on rescue operations and check full list of passengers onboard AI 171 .
The Hindu
21-05-2025
- General
- The Hindu
Mayor reviews underground sewage pipeline work
Mayor R. Priya inspected the ongoing underground sewage pipeline work at New Vazhaima Nagar in Ward 74 of Nagar Zone (VI) under the Vada Chennai Valarchi Thittam (North Chennai Development Scheme). According to a press release, inspection was conducted to review the progress of the works carried out by the Chennai Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewage Board (CMWSSB) under the scheme. The Mayor instructed officials to ensure that the installed sewage pipelines are desilted.
Time of India
27-04-2025
- General
- Time of India
Perambur High Road inundated by sewage; inoperative pump blamed
Chennai: Residents were left frustrated on Sunday morning as sewage gushed onto the north side of Perambur High Road near the Metrowater pumping station , highlighting persistent failures in Singara Chennai 2.0's basic infrastructure. The road was flooded, causing inconvenience to commuters and raising concerns over the city's public sanitation efforts. It has become a recurring issue in the locality whenever Metrowater's pumping station shuts down, especially during the monsoon. This time, too sewage overflowed because pumping stopped. You Can Also Check: Chennai AQI | Weather in Chennai | Bank Holidays in Chennai | Public Holidays in Chennai "During our morning walk, we found sewage gushing from the manhole and overflowing on to the road. Even though complaints were raised with Metrowater and GCC, the issue has not been addressed by the authorities," said C Raghukumar, a resident. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Trade gold CFDs with a trusted broker | Open an account today IC Markets Learn More Undo Every time there is a downpour, the Metrowater pumping station is shut because it cannot handle the load. When pumping is stopped, sewage gushes out of the manholes on Perambur High Road. "We urge the local body to enhance the capacity of the pumping station. There is a need for additional sewage treatment plants in the locality due to rapid urbanization," said S Manivasan, another resident. Metrowater is upgrading the existing sewer pipes in North Chennai. More than 900 crore has been allocated under the North Chennai Development Scheme to upgrade sewer and water pipelines. A senior Metrowater official said that since the pumping station was shut down, the sewage overflowed from the manholes. However, the issue was addressed at the earliest, the official said. Steps would be taken to increase the station's capacity to prevent future drainage overflows in the area, he added.
