The Hindu 05.11.2014
Concern over garbage bins near transformers in city
Bins attract birds that can damage equipment
Waste overflowing from bins in a residential neighbourhood is a problem not only to the residents of the area but, in many areas, to the Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation (Tangedco) too.
An official of Tangedco says that in several places in the city, transformers are located on street corners or on the roadside at the end of a street.
Garbage bins are usually placed near the transformer or a power pole in many places. When a bin overflows, it attracts birds looking for morsels of food or their regular prey. These birds sit on the transformer or power line during this activity.
There are several instances when two or three birds sit on the line, resulting in either damage of small equipment or electrocution of the birds.
Consequently, power supply to the area is disrupted and necessitates the intervention of Tangedco to set right the damage.
Despite repeated appeals to local officials of the Corporation or the respective councillors, the bins are placed near the transformers and power poles in many places, the official says.
A senior Coimbatore Corporation official said that he had asked the officers concerned to look into the issue of the civic body placing bins near transformers.
The Corporation would take care of it and do the needful.
(With inputs from
Karthik Madhavan)