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Tiruvottiyur Residents Demand Action on Pollution
5 Oct
Summary
- Residents seek canal strengthening and pollution control measures.
- Demands include Metrorail expansion and improved public amenities.
- Calls for action against polluting industries and better waste management.
Residents in Tiruvottiyur convened on Sunday to address critical issues plaguing their locality. A primary concern raised was the need for enhanced flood prevention measures, specifically advocating for the raising and strengthening of Buckingham Canal banks. The assembly also demanded stringent actions against industrial pollution, calling for the prevention of wastewater and thermal power plant ash from contaminating the canal and estuary.
Further demands included significant infrastructure improvements, such as the expansion of Metrorail services to Ennore and the completion of a crucial railway subway. Residents also sought improved public services, including regular drinking water supply, underground sewerage connections, and integrated stormwater drains. Additionally, there were calls for land pattas for long-term residents and transparent monitoring of industries' environmental compliance.
