CHENNAI: Chitlapakkam Lake was recently revamped as a retreat for walkers and joggers, however, residents in the locality have urged authorities to ensure proper maintenance so that it does not fall behind in amenities, including lighting and toilets. “Water resources department must prioritise completion of the lake’s amenities, including the washroom and walkers’ path,” he said. Chitlapakkam Residents Associations Coordination …
Sembakkam lake, one of the sources of groundwater in southern suburbs, continues to face challenges despite ongoing improvement efforts. Residents of Chitlapakkam said that encroachments must be cleared on Sri Sarvamangala Nagar Second Main Road to form the bund on the lake’s western side. Measures must be taken to build a parapet around the well and make use of another …
Darkness engulfs the Chitlapakkam lake in Tambaram taluk in the evenings due to lack of lighting, making it hard for the walkers and posing a threat to women. A high-mast lamp on the Chitlapakkam Third Cross Street-Seethapathi Road junction used to shed some light on the upper bound of the lake, but it has stopped functioning for over a month …
