Coimbatore Corporation puts STP works near Chinnavedampatti lake on hold
The Coimbatore Corporation has paused construction of a sewage treatment plant near Chinnavedampatti lake following strong protests from local residents. Officials are now reviewing the project site and addressing concerns regarding procedural lapses and environmental impact.
Why it matters
This highlights the ongoing tension between urban infrastructure development and community environmental concerns, emphasizing the importance of public consultation in municipal planning.
The Coimbatore Corporation has temporarily halted the construction of a proposed sewage treatment plant (STP) near Chinnavedampatti lake after residents reiterated their objections to the project during a site inspection by Commissioner Katta Ravi Teja on Wednesday (July 29).
The Commissioner visited the project site a day after over 50 residents submitted a representation during the weekly public grievance meeting on Tuesday , seeking suspension of the works and a review of the project.
According to sources, the Corporation has decided to keep the construction on hold until discussions are held with officials on the concerns raised by residents. The demands, including shifting the STP to an alternative location, will be examined before a decision is taken on resuming the work.
During the inspection, residents and farmers urged the Corporation to relocate the STP away from the lake and alleged procedural lapses in the selection of the present site.
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