The Water Resources Department of Tamil Nadu government is seeking transfer of development rights (TDRs) from the Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority (CMDA) for its project to improve a canal named Veerangal Odai in the city.
The department requested CMDA to issue TDRs to complete the project in the remaining stretch of 650 metre. The project is being implemented under
JNNURM. The canal is being improved to a width of 6- 14 metre wherever possible.
Once the request is accepted, this would be the first time the TDR is used for the development of a waterway in Chennai. The waterway carries surplus water from Velachery and Adambakkam lakes and also flood water from neighbouring areas.
After the Highways department had completed land acquisition for the project, it was found that more land was required for the alignment of the canal. At present, flood protection wall along the canal on Pallavaram Thoraipakkam Radial Road has been constructed up to a distance of 7,500 metre.
Reports indicate that TDR would be useful for improvement of waterways affected by rapid urban development in the metropolitan area.
According to the plan, the 14 land owners in the project area would be given TDR. The department requires 2,000 square metre to complete the project this year.
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