Coimbatore Corporation eyes December deadline to complete Phase II biomining at Vellalore dump yard
The Coimbatore Corporation is working to complete the Phase II biomining project at the Vellalore dump yard by December 2026. Despite missing the original October 2026 deadline set by the National Green Tribunal, the project has reached over 50% completion.
Why it matters
Effective waste management is critical for urban environmental health, and regulatory oversight ensures accountability in public infrastructure projects.
The Phase II biomining project, launched in March 2025, involves the scientific remediation of 7.94 lakh tonnes of legacy waste accumulated at the 697.97-acre Vellalore dump yard. Corporation officials said 53% to 54% of the work has been completed so far. Of the total project cost of ₹58.5 crore, ₹20.66 crore has been spent so far.
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