Kottapattu Periyakulam to get ₹31.31-crore facelift
The Tiruchi Corporation has announced a ₹31.31-crore project to restore and redevelop the Kottapattu Periyakulam waterbody. The initiative aims to improve ecological health, mitigate flooding, and provide recreational facilities for local residents.
Why it matters
Urban waterbody restoration is critical for climate resilience and improving public infrastructure in rapidly growing cities.
Tiruchi Corporation has planned to restore and redevelop Kottapattu Periyakulam, a major waterbody along the Tiruchi–Pudukottai National Highway, at an estimated cost of ₹31.31 crore.
Of the ₹31.31 crore project cost, ₹10.96 crore each will be availed as a loan and grant from the German development bank KfW under the Sustainable Municipal Infrastructure Financing in Tamil Nadu Phase III (SMIF-TN-III) while ₹4.69 crore will be sourced from the Capital Grant Fund and ₹4.70 crore from Corporation funds.
The tank, which once spread over 75 acres, has been reduced to about 47.5 acres due to rapid urbanisation and encroachments. The waterbody retains water throughout the year and attracts a large number of winged visitors, particularly during the winter months.
Following demands from residents, the Corporation developed the waterbody as a recreational space in September 2023, with a walking track, seating areas, decorative plants, beautification lights, and metal fencing.
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