Archive · 25 May 2025
CMDA to Develop Two-Decade Plan for Chengalpattu New Town
Imagine a city planner, the CMDA, making a big plan for Chengalpattu, a town near Chennai.
They're planning for the next 20 years!
This plan is like a roadmap, figuring out where to build homes, roads, and all the things a town needs.
They'll look at how many people will live there, and how much water and electricity they'll need.
A special team of experts will help CMDA with the plan.
The plan includes new roads, places to play, and ways to manage trash.
The plan will also include things like parks and how to save energy.
The final plan will be available for everyone to see.
CMDA will create a 20-year development plan for Chengalpattu.
The plan assesses future housing, transport, and infrastructure needs.
A consultant will be hired, funded by the World Bank.
The project area covers 181.11 sq.km, including 60 villages.
The plan will incorporate urban design guidelines, and proposals for tourism and renewable energy.
- Who
- Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority (CMDA)
- What
- Preparing a development plan for Chengalpattu New Town, including land use, infrastructure, and investment priorities.
- When
- Over the next two decades (until 2045).
- Where
- Chengalpattu, located southwest of Chennai, India.
- Why
- To serve as a hub for urban development, addressing housing, transport, and infrastructure needs.
- Consultant Cost
- ₹1.5 crore
- Funding Source
- World Bank
- Total Area for Development
- 181.11 sq.km
- Population of Chengalpattu (2011)
- 62,579
- Chengalpattu District Area
- 2,945 sq.km