Abandon incinerator project in Kodungaiyur, say north Chennai residents

The Federation of North Chennai Residents’ Welfare Associations has called on the State government to abandon the proposed incinerator project in Kodungaiyur and provide a permanent solution to the ongoing dump yard crisis. In a press release, the federation’s president, T.K. Shanmugam, welcomed the government’s decision to build a ₹300 crore multi-super speciality hospital in Perambur, acknowledging it as a long-standing demand of local residents.

Shanmugam emphasized that the unified efforts of the public, rather than any single individual or organization, led to the government’s decision. The federation expressed gratitude to the State government for the hospital project and urged the swift implementation of the hospital to ensure the provision of free, modern, and high-quality medical services for North Chennai residents.

At the same time, the residents’ welfare body reiterated the need for the government to permanently resolve the Kodungaiyur crisis and withdraw the incinerator proposal, highlighting the project as a massive threat to the region.