Trichy's Rs 1,013 Cr Drainage Project Nears Completion

Trichy Corporation is intensifying efforts to finalize its extensive underground drainage (UGD) network expansion, a project initially proposed eight years ago. With a target of two months for completing key works, the civic body aims to expedite the 94,755 planned house service connections, a vital step to prevent sewer blockages and the discharge of greywater into stormwater drains.

Phase II of the UGD project, costing Rs 377.2 crore and sanctioned in 2018, has already seen over 13,000 of its 34,519 planned connections established. Officials are actively encouraging residents to adopt the system, highlighting benefits for public health and the prevention of illegal sewage disposal in developing areas along Vayalur Road and Kattur.

Phase III, encompassing wards like Subramaniapuram and KK Nagar, is nearing completion with minimal pipeline work remaining. This phase will significantly increase UGD connections in peripheral areas, offering an alternative to septic tanks for many residents. Simultaneously, the Smart Cities UGD redevelopment project, focused on replacing old pipelines in central wards, is almost finished, aiming to protect the Uyyakondan canal.

A critical component of this initiative is the 100 MLD centralized sewage treatment plant (STP) at Panjapur, which has reached 88% completion. This facility, utilizing SBR technology, is essential for treating the city's wastewater and is slated for commissioning by December 2026, ensuring the effective operation of the expanded UGD network.