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Chetpet Lake will be thrown open up to public in two weeks time
Posted on: 10/Feb/2016 9:46:59 AM
Chetpet Lake which is spread over in 16 acres is situated in the core centre of Chennai. Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalitha had announced on 27th June 2014 that this lake will be converted into a beautiful tourist spot. Work on establishing an eco-park and a sport fishing facility at the Chetpet Lake is under way. Around 70 per cent of the work, estimated to cost Rs. 42 crore, is said to be complete. Officials have mentioned that this lake will be thrown open up to public in two weeks time.
The water body, which is spread over nine acres, is part of a 15-acre space owned by the Fisheries Department.The Fisheries department completed work to strengthen the bund and deepen the lake. Department officials said work was on to provide a recreation centre, sea food court, compound wall and multi-level car parking on the premises. A track for people to walk or jog would be laid around the lake. Visitors also have the option of a boat ride.
A portion of the lake would also be provided with spots for angling. At present, the Department is breeding freshwater fish varieties such as carp, tilapia, cutla and rohu.
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