Chennai: Seven Tambaram lakes to be restored under Rs 165 crore project

Tambaram City Municipal Corporation has proposed a Rs 165 crore project to restore seven major lakes as part of efforts to improve flood resilience, increase water storage and protect waterbodies amid rapid urban expansion.

The project includes desilting lakes, strengthening bunds, improving stormwater management, developing walking tracks and green spaces, and restoring the ecological health of the waterbodies.

Officials said the initiative is intended to enhance groundwater recharge while reducing the risk of flooding during heavy rainfall, reported The Times of India.

The restoration programme is also expected to improve public access to the lakes through better civic amenities while preserving the natural ecosystem.

Authorities believe the upgraded waterbodies will play an important role in supporting sustainable urban growth as Tambaram continues to expand.

The project forms part of the corporation’s broader strategy to improve urban infrastructure and strengthen climate resilience through conservation of natural water resources.