Stalin unveils foundation stone for lakefront development projects in and around Chennai
The Hindu
The waterbodies in Perumbakkam, Mudichur, Ayanampakkam, Velachery, and Seekanan — located in and around Chennai — are set to get a facelift with Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin unveiling the foundation stone for five lakefront development projects.
The waterbodies in Perumbakkam, Mudichur, Ayanampakkam, Velachery, and Seekanan — located in and around Chennai — are set to get a facelift with Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin unveiling the foundation stone for five lakefront development projects.
During a function at the Secretariat on Tuesday (October 29, 2024), the CM also unveiled the foundation stone for a project to beautify the space beneath the Velachery flyover and develop it into a park. All six projects are to be implemented at a total cost of ₹98.21 crore.
The project cost of developing the lakefront in Perumbakkam is ₹23.65 crore, while the same for the one in Mudichur is ₹20.61 crore. The lakefronts in Ayanampakkam and Velachery would be developed at ₹20.45 crore and ₹19.40 crore, respectively. The Seekanan lake would be developed at ₹9.60 crore.
The development of the 2.14-acre space beneath the Velachery flyover is being done at a cost of ₹4.50 crore. It comprises plans to set up a pathway for walkers and a children’s play area, among others.
Ministers T.M. Anbarasan and P.K. Sekarbabu and senior officials were also present at the unveiling.
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