CMDA’s Rejuvenation
Lake rejuvenation project ;
The Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority (CMDA) has started preparing detailed project reports (DPRs) for rejuvenation of 10 lakes across the Chennai Metropolitan Area. The lakes include those at Perumbakkam, Retteri, Madambakkam, Ayanambakkam, Velachery, and Adambakkam. The DPRs are ready for seven lakes. The reports for the Sembakkam and Adambakkam lakes are being reviewed by the Water Resources Department (WRD). For the Madambakkam lake, tenders are expected to be floated by December, according to the CMDA.
According to the CMDA policy note for 2024-25, “This development seeks to enhance water quality, recharge the groundwater table, and make the lakes an educational site for children on water and ecology conservation, advocating for a “cement-free” approach. The project will have a demonstrative approach to setting the standards for conservation and transformation of lakes and other waterbodies.”
