Business · Companies · 7 hrs ago
Chennai industrial parks report power, road and water problems
Companies in SIPCOT’s Vallam Vadagal and Irungattukottai parks in Chennai say infrastructure problems are affecting their work.
They report frequent power cuts, poor roads and unreliable water supply, alongside inadequate maintenance of storm-water drains.
In Vallam Vadagal, manufacturers also cite broken streetlights, truck parking that causes congestion and a need for regular police patrols.
One association member said a half-kilometre stretch can take 45 minutes to cross in heavy traffic, and said the park lacks an electricity substation.
Companies say it is difficult to get appointments with SIPCOT officials, and some say they pay maintenance fees while basic services remain inadequate.
The companies have urged the State government to address the problems promptly, saying better infrastructure is important for sustained industrial and economic growth.
Companies in SIPCOT’s Vallam Vadagal and Irungattukottai industrial parks report power cuts, poor roads and other infrastructure problems.
Vallam Vadagal businesses also cite non-functional streetlights, traffic congestion, interruptions to water supply and security concerns.
Manufacturers’ association representatives say maintenance and repairs have not adequately addressed the problems.
Companies have urged the State government to act, saying good infrastructure is essential for industrial and economic growth.
- Who
- Companies in SIPCOT’s Vallam Vadagal and Irungattukottai industrial parks, represented by their manufacturers’ associations.
- What
- They report infrastructure problems, including power cuts, poor roads and inadequate water supply. They have called for the issues to be addressed.
- When
- The reports were published on October 22, 2026, with the article carrying an October 23 publication line.
- Where
- SIPCOT’s Vallam Vadagal and Irungattukottai industrial parks in Chennai.
- Why
- The reported problems disrupt industrial operations and create security, access and traffic concerns.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
The Hindu published a report on infrastructure problems reported by companies in the two SIPCOT parks.
The article’s publication line gives this date.
- Industrial parks
- SIPCOT Vallam Vadagal and Irungattukottai
- Maintenance charge
- ₹2,500 per acre, according to K. Baskaran
- Reported travel time
- 45 minutes from the Vallam Vadagal park entrance to Baskaran’s factory
- Reported road distance
- Heavy congestion over a stretch of half a kilometre
- Requested security measure
- Regular police patrolling within Vallam Vadagal industrial park
What people are saying
It takes 45 minutes to reach my factory from the entrance with heavy traffic congestion even over a stretch of half a kilometre.
We pay ₹2,500 per acre towards maintenance, yet basic infrastructure remains inadequate.
We face several infrastructure challenges such as power cuts, poor road conditions, and inadequate maintenance of storm-water drains.
Though the contract for drain cleaning was cancelled and awarded to a new contractor, the work remains unsatisfactory.