Mayor Priya Rajan Orders Completion of Storm Water Drain Construction by September End!
Mayor Priya Rajan has directed the Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC) and Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL) to complete storm water drain (SWD) construction by the end of September.
On Monday, she inspected dredging work at Padikuppam and Gandhi Nagar canals, where robotic excavators are being used. These measures are part of preparations for the northeast monsoon expected in October.
Rajan highlighted that robotic excavators have already been used for cleaning lakes and ponds. Under the Swachh Bharat Mission savings fund, two additional robotic excavators were procured for Rs 12.97 crore, along with a five-year maintenance service from Europe for Rs 9.82 crore.
Last year’s monsoon caused significant flooding, but the Mayor assured that expert reports have led to improved precautionary measures this year. She also noted that CMRL`s construction has damaged SWDs in over 20 locations, and they are currently being repaired and interlinked.
The inspection was attended by Ambattur MLA Joseph Samuel, standing committee chairman G Shanthakumari, and other senior officials.
