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The Hindu
04-07-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
New 19.20 MW solar power plant to come up at Panjapur
In a bid to support upcoming infrastructure and generate green energy, the Tiruchi Corporation has planned to establish a 19.20 megawatt (MW) solar power plant in Panjapur near the Tiruchi-Madurai National Highway. According to official sources, the plant will have eight solar power generation units having 2.4 MW capacity each. The plant would be developed at a cost of ₹115 crore under the Corporation's General Funds. At present, the civic body is identifying land to install power panels. Officials said that around 50 acres of land would be needed for the project. The civic body plans to install rooftop panels at the integrated bus terminus, market complex, TIDEL park and other upcoming projects in Panjapur. Electricity produced by the plant will be adequate to compensate for the major power consumption and infrastructure developments in the city. Once commissioned, the civic body can save a substantial amount from its annual electricity bill by feeding the electricity generated from the plant to the electricity board's grid, said a senior Corporation official. Following the installation, a private agency would be appointed to operate and maintain the solar plant. The lifetime of solar panels is around 25 to 30 years. Last year, a 9.6 MW solar power plant was installed on a 33-acre land in Panjapur at a cost of ₹39 crore, sanctioned under the Smart Cities Mission. Four solar power generation units, each having a capacity to generate 2.4 MW of electricity, were installed to save about ₹9 crore per year in the Corporation's electricity expense. Earlier, rooftop solar panels were installed at over 160 Corporation-owned buildings, including schools, office buildings, health centres, anganwadis, toilet complexes and pumping stations, to reduce power consumption.
The Hindu
11-06-2025
- Climate
- The Hindu
Tiruchi Corporation begins desilting of stormwater drain network
Following the recent spell of summer rain, Tiruchi Corporation has initiated measures to desilt stormwater drains and drainage canals across the city. Tiruchi and its surrounding areas have witnessed intermittent rainfall for the past few weeks. In order to avoid waterlogging in the city, the Corporation has expedited steps to ensure free flow of water in stormwater drains. Desilting machinery and excavators are being engaged to clear the slit in wide drains, while manual cleaning is being employed at places where the drains are small, especially in residential areas. Officials say the sanitation workers are desilting the drains on a regular basis. A special team has also been constituted to clean drains to prevent clogging. Out of 1,420 km of Corporation roads in the city, stormwater drains exist for over 800 km. Sources say the silt and blockages accumulated along about five to 10 km stretch of drains are being desilted daily. The drive is being taken up simultaneously in all five zones. Desilting of 257 km long major drains and channels will be carried out in the coming weeks. The desilting drive will be completed before the onset of the northeast monsoon, a senior official said. For improving the stormwater drain infrastructure in the city, the Corporation in its budget for the financial year 2025-26, has allocated ₹32.50 crore from the General Funds to construct drains for a length of 52 km. Each ward had been allocated ₹50 lakh for the project. A tender has been floated to take up the construction of stormwater drains for 12 km length. Similarly, a detailed project report has been prepared for the construction of 8.5 km of new stormwater drains in wards 55, 56, 57, 58, and 60 at a sum of ₹71.92 crore to prevent flooding during the monsoons.
The Hindu
18-05-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
Minister Nehru launches many projects in Tiruchi
Minister for Municipal Administration K.N. Nehru inaugurated new buildings at an outlay of Rs. 2.04 crore and launched work on phase II of a 9.8-km-long link road in Tiruchi on Saturday. A bus shelter at Aravanur Mela Pandamangalam at a cost of ₹10 lakh, a community toilet at Keerakollai Street at ₹22.80 lakh and Cholarajapuram at 12 lakh, borewell with electric motor and drinking water tank at a cost of ₹3 lakh each at Vandikara Street, South Vella Street, Puthur North Muthuraja Street and Ramalinga Nagar II Main Road, a drinking water tank at ₹3 lakh at South Ramalinga Nagar, a drinking water tank at Puthur Agraharam at ₹2.85 lakh, a ration shop at Ramnagar at ₹13 lakh, anganwadis at Keel Vannarapettai at Rs. 59 lakh and Pudhu Mariamman Kovil Street at ₹37.40 lakh and open-air gyms near Inamthar Thoppu at Rs. 12 lakh and Anna Nagar 2nd Cross Street at ₹20 lakh were opened. These projects were constructed utilising the Member of the Legislative Assembly funds, General Funds and Education Funds. Mr. Nehru launched work on phase II of the 9.8-km-long road from Panjapur to the Kudamurutti banks in Tiruchi. A sum of ₹68 crore has been sanctioned under the Tamil Nadu Urban Development Fund and Corporation General Funds. The project will cover a 2.15-km distance along the Koraiyar from Woraiyur to the Kudamurutti bridge. The two-lane road will be 10 metres wide. An elevated highway with an overbridge will be formed over the railway track. The elevated road will be 1.19-km long. Construction of a retaining wall for 840 m and a storm-water drain with a walking track for 870 m are among the components of the Phase II project, which will be completed by November 2026. Collector M. Pradeep Kumar, Mayor M. Anbazhagan and Corporation Commissioner V. Saravanan were present.
The Hindu
17-05-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
Minister Nehru inaugurates various projects in Tiruchi
Minister for Municipal Administration K.N. Nehru inaugurated new buildings at an outlay of ₹2.04 crore and launched work on phase II of a 9.8-km-long link road in Tiruchi on Saturday. A bus shelter at Aravanur Mela Pandamangalam at a cost of ₹10 lakh, a community toilet at Keerakollai Street at ₹22.80 lakh and Cholarajapuram at 12 lakh, borewell with electric motor and drinking water tank at a cost of ₹3 lakh each at Vandikara Street, South Vella Street, Puthur North Muthuraja Street and Ramalinga Nagar II Main Road, a drinking water tank at ₹3 lakh at South Ramalinga Nagar, a drinking water tank at Puthur Agraharam at ₹2.85 lakh, a ration shop at Ramnagar at ₹13 lakh, anganwadis at Keel Vannarapettai at ₹59 lakh and Pudhu Mariamman Kovil Street at ₹37.40 lakh and open-air gyms near Inamthar Thoppu at ₹12 lakh and Anna Nagar 2nd Cross Street at ₹20 lakh were opened. These projects were constructed utilising the Member of the Legislative Assembly funds, General Funds and Education Funds. Mr. Nehru launched work on phase II of the 9.8-km-long link road from Panjapur to the Kudamurutti banks in Tiruchi. A sum of ₹68 crore has been sanctioned under the Tamil Nadu Urban Development Fund (TNUDF) and Corporation General Funds. The second phase of the project will cover a 2.15-km distance along the Koraiyar from Woraiyur to the Kudamurutti bridge. The two-lane road will be 10 metres wide. An elevated highway with an overbridge will be formed over the railway track. The elevated road will be 1.19-km long. Construction of a retaining wall for 840 m and a storm-water drain with a walking track for 870 m are among the components of the Phase II project, which will be completed by November 2026, a press release said. Collector M. Pradeep Kumar, Mayor M. Anbazhagan and Corporation Commissioner V. Saravanan were present.
The Hindu
03-05-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
Sports clubs to come up in all five zones in Tiruchi
Tiruchi Corporation has initiated measures to identify sites to establish indoor sports clubs in all five zones of the city. In the 2025-26 Corporation Budget, a sum of ₹5 crore had been allocated under the General Funds to establish indoor sports clubs in all five zones. It had been decided to develop sports infrastructure for various games such as badminton, tennis, table tennis and swimming pool. The Assistant Commissioners and junior engineers have been directed to shortlist the suitable sites for establishing the sports clubs. Underutilised spaces such as park sites and playgrounds, which are under the control of the Corporation, could be used for the purpose. It is aimed at creating the necessary infrastructure in decentralised locations so as to enable sports enthusiasts to make use of the facilities. Preparation of the designs is underway, and a consultant will be appointed to prepare the detailed project report. 'Once the design and amenities are finalised, we will submit a proposal to the government for approval,' said a senior Corporation official. The sports infrastructure could generate revenue for the Corporation. According to officials, the proposed sports clubs aim at providing state-of-the-art facilities for residents, particularly youth, to engage in various sports and games. The project is expected to boost the city's sports infrastructure and encourage a healthy lifestyle among citizens. At present, a sports complex is being constructed on 2.3 acre of land near uzhavar santhai at Anna Nagar. A sum of ₹5.5 crore has been sanctioned under the State Finance Commission Grant to develop the sports complex. The facility will have an indoor badminton court, tennis court, swimming pool, gazebo, recreational space, and a modern gym.
