The Hindu             27.11.2013

Sites identified for new drinking water scheme

Proposal for the new drinking water scheme have been submitted to the State government as the municipality is being upgraded into a corporation, said Savithiri Gopal, Chairperson, Thanjavur Municipality, here on Tuesday.

Presiding over the municipal council meeting here, Ms. Gopal said that drinking water demand would increase once neighbouring villages come under the corporation limit. So far, two places had been identified for the project awaiting expert advice.

S. Ramanathan (DMK) said water could not be pumped into overhead tanks because of load shedding between 6 a.m. and 9 a.m.

The municipality should approach the Tangedco to change the timings of load shedding.

Ms. Savithiri said she would take up the matter with Tangedco.

S. Sivakumar (AIADMK) said that the pit dug up by a private operator for erecting cellular phone tower had not been closed in Srinivasapuram.

R. Srinivasan, Municipal engineer said that the pit will be closed soon.

Mr. Sivakumar complained about the stray dog menace in the town. Senthil Kumar, Municipal Health Officer, said the matter would be discussed with veterinary department.

S. Sathasivam (DMK) asked about the steps taken to prevent spread of Dengue, distribution of Nilavembu, and papaya juice.

N. Ravichandran, Municipal Commissioner, said the drugs are expected to arrive soon and would be distributed.

The commissioner said the list of people living below the poverty line had been taken by the municipality and status of the people was assessed.

Officials should reach out to every household. He warned officials for not visiting houses or getting money to include people in the list.