Coimbatore Corporation submits DPR for Noyyal riverfront development project
The Coimbatore Corporation has submitted a ₹73.05-crore project report to develop and beautify a 4.3-km stretch of the Noyyal riverfront. The plan includes infrastructure for flood protection, public amenities like walkways and parks, and waste management systems.
Why it matters
Urban riverfront development projects are increasingly common in India as cities seek to balance environmental restoration with public infrastructure needs.
The Coimbatore Corporation has submitted a detailed project report (DPR) for a ₹73.05-crore project to strengthen and develop the banks of River Noyyal along a 4.30-km stretch within the city.
The proposed works will cover both banks of the river between Aathupalam junction and Nanjundapuram bridge. The project is aimed at strengthening the riverbanks and developing public amenities along the stretch.
According to the Corporation, the works will include a range of riverbank protection and beautification measures, including geocells, stepped gabion walls and retaining walls. A 1,270-metre-long retaining wall and a 660-metre-long stone masonry wall are also proposed.
The project will also include a cycle track and walkway, parking facilities, gardens and green spaces, 50 stone seating areas and a 3,717 sq.m leisure space. About 11.75 km of fencing is proposed along the riverbank, along with safety bollards and revolving gates.
Get smarter about the news
Sign up free for a feed built around what you actually care about, Dive Deeper research on any story, and the full text of every article.
Create free accountAlready have an account? Sign in