Chennai Corporation to deploy sand cleaning machine at four more beaches
The machine will be deployed on beaches in Kottivakkam, Palavakkam, Neelangarai, Akkarai and Uthandi. Notably, these beaches have been slated to be upgraded with sustainable infrastructure under a programme to acquire Blue Flag Certification by the State recently.
The machine will feature a hopper with a capacity of over 2 cubic metres, a minimum cleaning width of 7 feet and a dump height of 9 feet. It is capable of removing glass, plastic, stones, seaweed and other debris, operating at speeds up to 15 km/h, with an adjustable cleaning depth of at least 6 inches, an official stated.
The tractor will be a four-wheel drive model with a 55 HP diesel engine, a wheelbase of no less than 2,300 mm, and equipped with GPS and fuel monitoring systems.
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