Can we look forward to clean lakes in Coimbatore?

Historians have described Coimbatore as a beautiful woman adorned with a garland of navaratnams represented by the lakes of River Noyyal. Selvachintamani tank Location: Perur Road, Selvapuram Area: 14.97 hectares Spotted: Ducks, garganeys, and waders “Selvachintamani tank, sandwiched between Muthannankulam and Ukkadam big tank is a buffer zone,” says K. Mohnaraj of Save Coimbatore Wetlands. Periyakulam or the Big Tank Location: Ukkadam Area: 129.20 hectares Spotted: Spot-billed pelicans, Oriental darter, White ibis, Blue-tailed godwit, Wood sandpiper, Pied wagtail Common sandpipers, the migratory birds have visited the last two winters, says Selvaraj. “We also spotted the little-ringed plover.” Always brimming with water the big tank used to be the city’s pride. If the debris is cleared, it will prove to be a haven for the birds.” Project Plans De-silting work without disturbing the ecology Lake-front development with non-motorised tracks for cycling and walking Protecting fishing communities and farmers Strengthening the bunds Setting up a cycling track linking the eight lakes Introducing recreation water sports activities Installing Sewage treatment plants First off the mark Pedestrian track at Selvachintamani and Ukkadam tank Walker’s plaza at Vaalankulam Non-motorable track to connect Sungam junction with Singanallur Lake Bird watching tower in Singanallur