Chennai development body plans to transform Chengalpet town
CHENNAI
:
Chengalpet
, long plagued by poor roads, inadequate solid waste management, and a lack of basic infrastructure such as underground drainage, is now poised for a transformation.
Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority
(
CMDA
) has unveiled plans to reimagine the town as a sustainable, smart, and inclusive urban hub. Wide, walkable streets, eco-friendly mobility, planned residential zones, bustling commercial spaces, and thriving public areas all seamlessly connected to Chennai while preserving Chengalpet's unique identity form the heart of this ambitious vision.
To realise this, CMDA floated tenders for preparing a comprehensive development plan for Chengalpet New Town, mapping its growth from 2025 to 2045.
"The goal is to reduce dependency on Chennai, create local jobs and foster regional economic growth," said a CMDA official.
Strategically located on Chennai's southern edge, Chengalpet has traditionally served as a transit and industrial corridor. The proposed planning area includes 60 villages from Chengalpet, Thirukazhukundram, and Thiruporur taluks.
"Infrastructure planning should be prioritised before any real estate boom," said J M S Nagarjunan, general secretary of the Alliance of Residents Welfare Associations (AoRWA), Chennai. "Connectivity must be ensured, vendors need regulation, and the
Comprehensive Mobility Plan
should include Chengalpet too."
As per CMDA, the new plan will adopt modern planning principles such as land use optimisation, housing expansion, transit-oriented development, and ecological preservation. "Chengalpet is on the cusp of transformation," the official reiterated.
Technology will anchor the planning process, with GIS mapping and data analytics used to chart flood zones, heritage sites, transport gaps, and land use patterns. "Flood zone mapping is crucial," said an urban planner. "Strict rules are needed to regulate construction near water bodies." Community participation is also central to the project, with stakeholder consultations and public workshops feeding into a people-centric plan. Key areas of focus include climate resilience, water body conservation, green energy, and affordable housing.
E Shankar, CPI(M) district secretary, said, "Chengalpet lacks underground drainage, has poor drinking water supply, and damaged roads. The new plan must address these gaps while creating employment for local residents." Urban planning expert K P Subramanian welcomed the initiative but cautioned, "The earlier master plan must be denotified first. Also, this new plan should not remain on paper implementation is critical."
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