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Infrastructural works to be in place by May: Allaudin

Sunday, 07 February 2010 00:00 administrator
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The Hindu 07.02.2010

Infrastructural works to be in place by May: Allaudin

Staff Reporter

Various State and Central departments gear up for the world Tamil meet

— Photo: Special Arrangement.

On time: Special Officer for World Classical Tamil Conference K. Allaudin (third right) reviewing the progress of infrastructure related projects at a meeting at the Coimbatore Collectorate on Saturday.

Coimbatore: Most of the infrastructure related works will be completed by April end and the remaining will be over by May, well ahead of the World Classical Tamil Conference slated for June, said Special Officer for the Conference, K. Allaudin on Saturday.

After reviewing the works and progress made so far by various departments, Mr. Allaudin told reporters that a number of State and Central Government departments were carrying out the works. The estimates of the State Government related works were to a tune of Rs. 300 crore. The meeting was attended by District Collector, P. Umanath; Officer on Special Duty, S. Prabhakaran; TNEB Chief Engineer, Thangavelu; Highways Divisional Engineer, K. Vellingiri; Revenue Divisional Officer, M. Balachandran; Tahsildar, P. Subramanian; and Corporation Executive Engineer, Sugumar.

Detailing the list of works being carried out, Mr. Allaudin said that the Highways Department had commenced works for road repairs at Rs.60 crore. The Corporation was taking up road works to a tune of Rs.27 crore. Only one work that awaited Government order was the sanitation works worth Rs.7 crore by the Corporation. Orders had been issued for sand filling of the low-level areas near CODISSIA at Rs.2.25 crore.

Chairman of the Local Planning Authority (LPA) and District Collector, P. Umanath said that for the first time in Tamil Nadu, infrastructure funds of the LPA were being utilised for two new scheme roads namely Avanashi Road – Tiruchi Road link road near Ranga Vilas Mills, Avanashi Road – 100 Ft Road link from Nava India on Avanashi Road via SNR Sons besides widening and strengthening of Masakkalipalayam Road.

Power lines

Mr. Allaudin pointed out that the Tamil Nadu Electricity Board had commenced the works for laying the underground cable replacing the overhead electric lines on Avanashi Road, Tiruchi Road and Kamarajar Road stretch from Avanashi Road to Tiruchi Road. In addition, four electric feeders were being established at Rs.3.3 crore for streamlined and quality power supply.

Mr. Umanath said that a road was being laid from CODISSIA to Sathyamangalam Road that included new stretches and widening and strengthening of new stretches at Rs.1 crore. Highways Department would soon begin the work for laying an approach road from Avanashi Road to Airport at an outlay of Rs.4 crore from the Airports Authority of India.

The Corporation was also taking up works for improvements to parks and installation of 18 high mast lights for which clearance had been obtained and tenders had been called for. The Railway authorities had promised to complete the Hope College bridge work by April and the Highways would complete the approach road by May.

Railway projects

Southern Railway had assured to complete the works for extending the shelter in all platforms and improvements therein besides a facelift to the station.

In addition, work worth Rs.7 crore for parallel subway with parking bay at entry point was also coming up. The station would soon have two sub-ways and adequate parking space with one entry and one exit. The State Government was clearing the stalemate over the 65 cents of land and even that would be over and the second line between Coimbatore and Irugur would also be ready before the conference.

Mr. Allaudin said that the Chief Minister had made it clear that the government would meet the fund needs without any contributions or donations from individuals or corporate sector. The only work being executed with Public – Private partnership was the installation of bus stands in stainless steel by advertising agency. Allocation of bus shelters were done for agencies in a stretch wise basis and main areas would be done by the Corporation itself.

Mr. Umanath also clarified that service road issue on Ondipudur flyover would be resolved within a few days as necessary concurrence had already been obtained and valuation of the land was already incorporated in the project cost and the same was deposited with the district administration. The issue over Tiruchi Road widening raised by Ondipudur land owners would be amicably resolved.

Last Updated on Monday, 08 February 2010 02:51
 

Lack of clarity in Cooum projects highlighted

Saturday, 06 February 2010 01:33 administrator
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The Hindu 06.02.2010

Lack of clarity in Cooum projects highlighted

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Speakers at seminar point out several unaddressed issues

— Photo: R. Ragu

Listing issues: SUSTAIN’s managing trustee M.G. Devasahayam addresses the seminar on the Cooum organised on Friday by the MIDS in Chennai.

CHENNAI: The lack of clarity in planning development schemes along the Cooum river and the Cooum restoration project and social security issues of people who are resettled have to be addressed before their implementation, speakers at a seminar said here on Friday.

The seminar on ‘Development and Destruction on a waterway,’ organised by the Madras Institute of Development Studies, analysed environmental, social and technical issues related to the projects.

SUSTAIN’s managing trustee M.G.Devasahayam said the proposed elevated expressway project between Chennai Port and Maduravoyal would be an impediment to the flow of water in the Cooum river. An unhindered river flow was essential to keep the waterway clean, which is the goal of the proposed eco-restoration project.

He said the government took several measures such as land acquisition, eviction of slum dwellers and floating of tenders before getting clearance from Expert Appraisal Committee for Coastal Regulation Zone.

According to K.P.Subramaniam, former professor, Transportation Department, Anna University, the mandatory requirement to assess the impact on the environment and to conduct a public hearing was not followed for the elevated expressway project. The alignment was not safe with many hairpin bends, he said.

Advocate T.K.Ramkumar said slum dwellers along the Cooum banks contributed to only one or two per cent of pollution. He highlighted the need to stop discharge of raw sewage into the waterway as it was a major pollutant.

Former Advisor (Schemes) Water Resources Department M.Dheenadalayan said the Cooum riverbed must be desilted near the mouth where it joins with the sea to have sufficient flow and also prevent flooding of residential areas.

He charged that radial roads in Porur and Pallikaranai has led to division of water bodies and inundated the neighbouring areas.

Speakers also highlighted the problems of people who have been resettled in Semmencheri and Kannagi Nagar.

Last Updated on Saturday, 06 February 2010 01:35
 

Corporation to develop park near new Secretariat

Tuesday, 02 February 2010 11:02 administrator
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The New Indian Express 02.02.2010

Corporation to develop park near new Secretariat

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CHENNAI: Under the Cooum River restoration project, Chennai Corporation would develop a lush green park in 1100 metre-stretch along the river on Sivananda Salai near new Secretariat, Deputy Chief Minister M K Stalin said here on Monday.

Speaking to reporters after inspecting the site, Stalin said, “In another stretch of land given to Chennai Corporation along Cooum River at Langs Garden last December, the civic body is developing a park with several other amenities and the proposed park near Sivananda Salai would be another such green park close to the new Secretariat.” He also said that the Chennai Rivers Restoration Trust (CRRT)and Singapore Cooperation’s Enterprise will ink the crucial MoU this month.

The Singaporean firm would act as a consultant and be involved in preparation and evaluation of a comprehensive conceptual master plan for the restoration of Cooum, besides providing technical assistance and monitoring the execution of the project, he added. Stalin also said that the auto spare parts shops located along the Cooum River in Chindadripet and Pudupet would be relocated to suburban Maraimalai Nagar as part of the mega restoration project.

It may be noted that about 1500 such shops at Chindadripet and Pudupet are facing uncertain future in the wake of speedy implementation of the much-awaited project.

Replying to a question on prevailing mosquito menace in city, Stalin said, “More than 1200 Corporation workers are engaged to tackle the menace and fogging and spraying operations have been increased manifold.”

Last Updated on Tuesday, 02 February 2010 11:03
 
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