Chennai Corporation to Revitalize 41 Ponds with ₹119 Crore Investment

The Greater Chennai Corporation is embarking on an ambitious project to restore 41 ponds across North Chennai, investing ₹119.12 crore to enhance flood management. This initiative includes significant restoration work in various zones, particularly in Manali, where the majority of the funds will be allocated. The project aims to improve water retention and reduce flooding risks, showcasing the GCC's commitment to environmental sustainability and urban planning. With additional projects in the pipeline, this effort marks a significant step towards better water management in the region.

By Narendra Chaudhary Jun 25, 2025, 17:42 IST

Restoration Plans for North Chennai Ponds

The Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC) has announced an initiative to rejuvenate 41 ponds situated in the North Chennai regions of Thiruvottiyur, Manali, Madhavaram, and Tondiarpet, with an estimated budget of ₹119.12 crore.

The restoration efforts will encompass desilting, deepening, reinforcing bunds, and erecting retaining walls. The Manali zone will witness the most extensive work, focusing on 28 ponds with a projected cost of ₹58.43 crore. In Thiruvottiyur, four ponds are set for restoration at an estimated cost of ₹28.9 crore.

In Madhavaram, four ponds will be revitalized with a budget of ₹11 crore, while Tondiarpet will receive ₹20.97 crore for five projects.

Additionally, the GCC is managing five more pond restoration projects directly, with a budget of ₹25.25 crore sourced from its capital fund. The corporation has also introduced four new ponds in the Guindy area, designed to hold 2.28 lakh cubic meters of water to help mitigate flooding.