The Hindu          10.11.2011

Mayor reviews supply of drinking water in Tuticorin

In discussion: Mayor L. Sasikala Pushpa holding a meeting in Tuticorin on Wednesday. — Photo: N. Rajesh

Mayor of Tuticorin Corporation L. Sasikala Pushpa reviewed the implementation of water supply scheme at a meeting here on Wednesday.

The councillors of 20 wards from five panchayats, which had been incorporated into the corporation limits, recently, represented their demands for the extension of basic amenities. Since these wards had been merged with corporation, which has 60 wards now, the Mayor was particular about rendering the facilities to the residents on a par with those of other wards.

Ms. Sasikala took stock of the requirements for drinking water and the details of storage level at reservoirs were also sought. Meanwhile, P. Murugan of ward 34, said drinking water was accessible only once in fifteen days and sought the intervention of the corporation authorities. Anbarasan, councillor of ward 47, said drinking water pipelines suffered damages in the wake of road works undertaken by the highways department. The residents of Milavittan could get drinking water once in 12 days. Rajendran, councillor from Athimarapatti village, accused the farmers of breaking pipelines, which led to disruption of water supply to the households. Moreover, two motors at the pumping station were not functioning.

The representative of Sankaraperi panchayat also expressed concern over irregular water supply. Even street lights in the ward 37 were under poor maintenance, he said. A.D. Alexander, councillor of ward 52, Muthaiyapuram, said residents of wards 51, 52, 53, 54 and 60 would be able to get drinking water on a daily basis once the main pipeline under Swa Jaldhara scheme of the central government would be connected to these wards.

The Mayor assured remedial measures after assessing the existing scenario. Dinesh Ponraj Oliver, Commissioner of Corporation, S.A Rajagopalan, Executive Engineer attended.