Archive · 27 Jul 2026
Tambaram Corporation plans Rs 111.08-crore stormwater drain network
The Tambaram City Municipal Corporation in Tamil Nadu has proposed a big project to build stormwater drains to stop flooding in some areas.
The project will cost Rs 111.08 crore and will build 30.37 kilometres of drains.
The drains will help move rainwater faster and prevent flooding in places like Goodwill Nagar and Samathuva Periyar Nagar.
The project is divided into two parts.
The first part will build 23.1 kilometres of drains for Rs 95.51 crore, and the second part will build 7.27 kilometres of drains for Rs 15.57 crore.
The corporation says they did a lot of research to make sure the drains work well.
But some people who live there and civic activists say that past projects did not work well and that the corporation needs to do more to make sure the new drains work better.
Tambaram City Municipal Corporation proposes Rs 111.08-crore stormwater drain project to tackle chronic flooding.
Project includes 40 stormwater drain works covering 30.37 kilometres.
First phase covers 23.1 kilometres at Rs 95.51 crore, second phase covers 7.27 kilometres at Rs 15.57 crore.
Project aims to link existing drainage systems with major outfalls for faster rainwater discharge.
Residents and civic activists criticize past projects for inadequate gradients and poor construction, calling for stricter supervision and additional measures.
- Who
- Tambaram City Municipal Corporation, residents, civic activists
- What
- Proposed Rs 111.08-crore stormwater drain project
- When
- Before the onset of the peak northeast monsoon
- Where
- Tambaram, Tamil Nadu
- Why
- To address chronic flooding in several low-lying neighbourhoods
Corporation's Perspective
Residents' and Activists' Perspective
Effectiveness of Stormwater Drain Projects
Corporation's Perspective
The proposed project has been designed based on extensive field inspections and flood-mapping exercises to improve the movement of rainwater and link existing drainage systems with major outfalls.
Residents' and Activists' Perspective
Residents and civic activists argue that earlier stormwater drain projects have not delivered the expected results due to inadequate gradients and poor construction.
Additional Measures for Flood Prevention
Corporation's Perspective
The corporation plans to begin the works on priority to strengthen flood preparedness before the onset of the peak northeast monsoon.
Residents' and Activists' Perspective
Civic activists call for stricter supervision during construction and urge the corporation to restore natural waterways, remove encroachments, and widen existing channels to improve drainage efficiency.
- Project Cost
- Rs 111.08 crore
- Total Length of Stormwater Drains
- 30.37 kilometres
- Number of Stormwater Drain Works
- 40
- First Phase Cost
- Rs 95.51 crore
- Second Phase Cost
- Rs 15.57 crore
- Previous Stormwater Drain Cost
- Rs 37.59 crore
- Previous Stormwater Drain Length
- 15 kilometres