The Hindu 21.12.2011
City development plan on the cards
The Tiruchi Corporation would soon draw up a development
plan to identify basic amenities and civic infrastructure required for
the city with expanded areas.
It has planned to
request the Tamil Nadu Urban Infrastructure Financial Services Limited
to identify a consultant to take up the project after the proposal is
approved by the Corporation Council.
Though the city
had been implementing projects with government grants, loans from
financial agencies and its own funds, there was a felt need to develop a
long-term plan, sources said.
The Tiruverambur Town
Panchayat and Pappakurichi, Ellakdudi, Alathur and Keezha
Kalkandarkottai village panchayat areas have been merged with the
Corporation. Its geographical spread has increased to 167.23 sq. km.
from 146.90 sq.km.
The newly-added local bodies require major developments to bring them on a par with amenities available in the city.
The Corporation had drawn a Vision Plan and a Corporate Plan in 2004
identifying the infrastructure and civic requirements of the city.
However, with the merger of the five local bodies, a new development
plan is being worked out.