The Hindu        05.11.2014 

Proposal to restore 73 toilets in public places and Corpn. schools

To prevent open defecation, the City Municipal
Corporation has proposed to carryout restoration works of 73 toilets in
public places and corporation schools at a cost of Rs. 201.32 lakh.

No maintenance

The
civic body had constructed over 225 toilets for public use in all the
four wards. But due to poor quality of construction materials and lack
of maintenance, the toilets became barely usable and residents in the
area were forced to depend on toilets in nearby areas.

This
paved way for open defecation that led to sanitation issue. Hence to
ensure sanitation and encourage healthy habits among residents, the
Corporation has planned to restore as many as 23 existing toilets would
be renovated in Suramangalam Zone at a total cost of Rs. 73.32 lakh, 12
toilets in Hasthampatti Zone at a cost of Rs. 30.05 lakh, 28 toilets in
Ammapet Zone at a cost of Rs. 80 lakh and 10 toilets at a cost of Rs.
17.95 lakh in Kondalampatti Zone.

Engineers told
The Hindu
that cost of repair work for each toilet depends on the level of damage
to pipelines, flooring and the building. “A proposal has been prepared
for each toilet”, they added. The Corporation has decided to seek
allocation from the government for carrying out the restoration work. A
resolution to this effect was passed at the council meeting held
recently.