Summary:
Following an article in The Hindu Downtown ‘Plea to construct steps in Kolatchi Amman Temple pond’ dated August 24, 2018, the Water Resources Department (WRD) is taking steps to ensure better access to the pond. Construction of weirResidents of Kilambakkam have also thanked the WRD for having taken steps to construct a weir in the sprawling Kilambakkam Eri. The weir will prevent flooding of agricultural fields abutting Kilambakkam Eri. Steps must be taken to desilt and deepen the waterbody. Residents have also requested the WRD to desilt the waterbody and construct revetment walls along the bunds..