The Hindu 12.11.2010
Garbage transfer station work on
Staff Reporter
CHENNAI: Work on Chennai Corporation’s garbage transfer station in Saidapet zone began on Thursday.
Launching the work, Mayor M. Subramanian said “Five modern transfer stations have already been constructed in five zones.”
The facility on Alandur Road, Saidapet, is being constructed at a
cost of Rs.1.28 crore. The transfer station in Basin Bridge zone was
constructed at a cost of Rs.1.75 crore, Pulianthope zone at a cost of
Rs.92 lakh, Ayanavaram zone at a cost of Rs.1.99 crore and Kilapuk zone
at a cost of Rs.2.95 crore.
Buildings for housing wholesale and retail outlets in the abattoir in
Saidapet have been constructed at a cost of Rs.35 lakh and will be
inaugurated in 10 days, Mr. Subramanian said.
Efforts are being made to issue pattas to residents of localities
such as Chetty Thottam and Samiyar Thottam in Saidapet zone, he added.
Deputy Commissioner (Education) M.Balaji participated.