The work is expected to start next year on the development of stormwater drains in the northern parts.

At
least ₹2,600 crore is expected to be spent on the development of
stormwater drains, the eco-restoration of waterbodies and he
interlinking of tanks in the Tiruvottiyur, Manali, Madhavaram, Ambattur,
Sholinganallur, Perungudi and Alandur zones.

However, residents have started a campaign to stop the development of stormwater drains in areas like Sholinganallur.

Officials
of the Corporation are planning to conduct a meeting with residents
associations, explaining the significance of the development of
stormwater drains.

Multilateral agencies such as
the Asian Development Bank and KfW have funded the project to develop
stormwater drains in various parts of the city. The work is expected to
be completed in two years.

The World Bank has already funded the
construction of stormwater drains in the Adyar and Cooum basins. More
than 95% of the work has been completed.