Tamil Nadu to set up sewage plant at Kodungaiyur

CHENNAI: Chief minister J Jayalalithaa on Friday announced a series of integrated drinking water projects for water-starved Tamil Nadu. Making suo motu announcements in the state assembly, she said her government would implement six integrated drinking water schemes totalling 1,672 crore. 

To meet growing water needs of industries in Manali and Minjur in North Chennai, she announced setting up a 45mld sewage recycling plant at Kodungaiyur at 255 crore to serve industries and power generation stations. 

She said a rainwater drainage system covering expanded areas under Chennai Corporation would be implemented at 1,101.43 crore, even as a project report had been prepared for a massive integrated drainage system estimated at 4,034 crore for the city.

 Read more here  - TOI - http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chennai/Tamil-Nadu-to-set-up-sewage-plant-at-Kodungaiyur/articleshow/39908517.cms

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