he 180 km-long river and 92-km distribution channels
and 31 tanks under the Noyyal river basin that badly requires repairs
and renovation await funds, especially with South-West monsoon two
months away.
The Corporation, which has taken some
of the tanks such as Narasampathy, Selvampathy, Krishnampathy,
Kolrampathy, Kumarasamy Kulam, Selva Chinthamani Kulam, Ukkadam,
Valankulam and Singanallur on a 99-year lease in 2009 is waiting for
funds.
It was planning to repair and revive these
tanks at a cost of Rs. 200 crore and turn them into bird sanctuaries
and recreation spots.
Under the National Lake
Conservation Project (NLCP), the Water Resource Organisation (WRO) of
the Public Works Department (PWD) has planned repairs of eight tanks in
12 to 18 months at Rs. 100 crore. Works will include de-silting 31.8 km
channels and help irrigate about 2,248 hectares. The tanks will include
Perur, Kuniamuthur, Kurichi, Vellalore, and Odderpalayam. The Detailed
Project Report is under preparation and is likely to be submitted by
May.
Meanwhile, WRO has mooted a proposal for
desilting 92 km of the channels and 23 tanks under the Noyyal river
system besides strengthening their bunds. Officials anticipate the
sanction to come any time, so that the works could be completed before
May-end.
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