Chennai city to get 36 new parks and 11 playgrounds
GCC plans 36 new parks and 11 playgrounds in nine zones, targeting expanded access to parks and recreation as part of a ₹1.5 lakh crore Tamil Nadu urban development push
The Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC) plans to develop 36 new parks and 11 playgrounds as part of the Chief Minister's Integrated Urban Development Mission (CMIUDM) 2026-2031, with an estimated cost of ₹34.45 crore for the parks and ₹9.52 crore for the playgrounds. The projects, which aim to enhance Chennai's green cover and recreational spaces, will be spread across nine zones and several locations within the city.
The tendering process for the projects has begun, with work expected to commence once completed. The CMIUDM is a state-wide initiative with a total budget of ₹1.5 lakh crore, including ₹2,000 crore allocated for urban greening, recreation, and open-space development in Tamil Nadu.
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