Tambaram Corporation renovation of 21 parks

The parks to be renovated are located in Chromepet, Hasthinapuram, Sembakkam, and Chitlapakkam

The Tambaram Corporation has allotted funds for the renovation of parks and installation of new equipment on their premises, considering the poor condition of several parks under its limits.

Tambaram Corporation will renovate more than 30 parks with upgrades like new benches, walking paths, enhanced green cover, play equipment, drinking water and improved lighting. The corporation, which manages around 200 parks, is planning to construct three new ones.

It has allotted over ₹1.75 crore for the revamping of 21 parks located in Chromepet, Hasthinapuram, Sembakkam, and Chitlapakkam.

Based on the complaints received from resident welfare associations, a total of 21 parks have been identified for renovation, the official said, adding that feedback was received from the local representatives as well.

The corporation has listed out the parks to be renovated, and to install children play equipment and construct compound walls. The OSR areas planned to be renovated include the parks in Chromepet, Chitlapakkam, Sembakkam, and Hasthinapuram.

The corporation has planned to complete the work before the onset of the northeast monsoon.

Tambaram Corporation will renovate more than 30 parks with upgrades such as new benches, walking paths, enhanced green cover, play equipment, drinking water and improved lighting. The corporation, which manages around 200 parks, is planning to construct three new ones. Despite these planned upgrades, many parks in areas such as Selaiyur, Irumbuliyur, Chitlapakkam, and East Tambaram remain neglected. Years of poor maintenance have left them with broken equipment, overgrown bushes and litter, turning them into eyesores. Residents are worried about safety, especially of children. For instance, the park near St Mark’s Matriculation School is frequented by students. “CCTV cameras and streetlights in the park near the school are not working. It’s unsafe, especially in the evenings. We need proper security measures,” said Jayaraman N S of the VPG Residents Welfare Association.