Work on storm-water drain near Virugambakkam canal to be completed in 2 weeks
GCC Commissioner G.S. Sameeran inspects development works under way at the canal, including the construction of retaining walls and removal of silt and waste, at an estimated cost of ₹30 crore
The Greater Chennai Corporation has announced that construction work on a storm-water drain near the Virugambakkam canal will be finished in two weeks. During an inspection, GCC Commissioner G.S. Sameeran, who assessed the project at a projected cost of ₹30 crore, confirmed the timeline. The works encompassed building retaining walls, installing fencing, and clearing silt and debris.
Additionally, the Chennai Metro Rail Limited inspected a bridge across the canal, which is set to be constructed before the start of the Northeast monsoon at an estimated expense of ₹12 crore. The Virugambakkam waterway canal extends for 6.70 km and spans from Bhuvaneshwari Nagar to the Cooum, passing through Chimaya Nagar, Saligramam, and M.M.D.A.
Colony. Sameeran also evaluated dengue prevention initiatives in the Kodambakkam zone, conducted a door-to-door inspection in 2nd Sector, 13th Street, and distributed awareness materials to residents. He emphasized the importance of preventing water stagnation, clearing unwanted items, maintaining cleanliness, and seeking immediate medical attention for fever.
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