Chennai's Own Water Metro? City Plans 53km Service From Kovalam To Napier Bridge
The Water Resources Department (WRD) will prepare a Detailed Project Report (DPR) to assess feasibility, costs, and execution.
Inspired by the success of the Kochi Water Metro, Chennai is planning to introduce a similar service between Kovalam and Napier Bridge, covering a distance of 53 km.
The project aims to transform urban travel while unlocking the tourism potential of the city's waterways.
As per The Hindu, the Water Resources Department (WRD) will prepare a Detailed Project Report (DPR) to assess feasibility, costs, and execution. Ten other waterways across Tamil Nadu are also being identified for tourism development.
How Will It Work?
The proposed route will run along the Buckingham Canal. The first step involves restoring and desilting the stretch between Cooum (Napier Bridge) and Kovalam. This includes:
3,000 crore and Rs 5,000 crore, with funding sources to be finalised soon.
Why is it Important?
What's Next?
A formal proposal will be submitted shortly, after which the WRD will begin work on the DPR. If all goes as planned, the report could be ready within a year, paving the way for construction to begin.
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