Villivakkam Lake and link pondset for year-round water supply
The Greater Chennai Corporation is developing a pond adjacent to Villivakkam Lake to ensure year-round water supply using treated sewage water. The project includes extensive landscaping, recreational facilities, and infrastructure upgrades to improve the area's utility and revenue.
Why it matters
This project demonstrates urban water management strategies and the repurposing of public spaces for environmental and economic benefits.
Villivakkam Lake, and an 8.5-acre pond being developed adjacent to it, are set to receive five million litres of treated water daily from a sewage treatment plant to ensure that both waterbodies retain water throughout the year, the Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC) said.
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