The Hindu 07.01.2011
Meetings soon for expansion of stormwater drain network
Details of completed works will be available on website
The Chennai Corporation will soon complete review meetings in all its
zones for inclusion of more streets in the stormwater drain network,
said Mayor M. Subramanian.
Seven streets included
Speaking to media persons after reviewing the progress
of the stormwater drain work under JNNURM here on Thursday, he said
seven new streets have already been included in the project by obtaining
feedback from residents and councillors.
Under the JNNURM 1,202 works are being carried out by the Corporation for construction of stormwater drains.
The details of completed works under the project will be available in the Corporation website, said Mr. Subramanian.
Storm water drains have been constructed along 34.18 km
so far under the project by the civic body at a cost of Rs.29.49 crore. A
total of 532.54 km of drains are being proposed to be constructed by
the Corporation. The Public Works Department would undertake the rest of
the Rs.1,448 crore project.
The Chennai Corporation has asked the contractors of the
stormwater drain project to begin the project that has been suspended
for a few weeks on account of the rains.
Special flying squads
A special flying squad to monitor the work would be
constituted, said Mr. Subramanian. Fortnightly review of the progress of
the work will be conducted by the Corporation Commissioner to ensure
speedy completion of the project, he added.
Notice boards
The Mayor asked the contractors to place boards
displaying details of the work at all locations where construction was
under way.
Under the JNNURM, 1,202 works are being carried out by the Corporation for construction of stormwater drains.
