Channels in Chennai likely to be rejuvenated in a few years
The Hindu
Project will be implemented with the concerted efforts of government agencies under the aegis of the Chennai Rivers Restoration Trust
Many major channels carrying floodwater to Cooum and Adyar rivers, which remain largely neglected, will be rejuvenated as the Water Resources Department (WRD) is preparing estimates for the restoration of waterways and their associated drains. The project would be implemented with the concerted efforts of various government agencies under the aegis of the Chennai Rivers Restoration Trust (CRRT). WAPCOS Limited, the chosen consultant, has prepared a detailed project report for the scheme. Nearly 23 channels connected to the Adyar and eight drains to the Cooum, maintained by the Greater Chennai Corporation and the WRD, would be restored. While projects for the integrated eco-restoration of rivers have been in progress for a few years now, this scheme will aim for a holistic approach for rejuvenating channels linked to the Adyar, Cooum and Buckingham Canal.More Related News