Residents in Ambattur zone might get reduction from sewage woes as Metrowater pipeline challenge nears completion

Residents of areas equivalent to Korattur and Padi, falling within the Ambattur zone, might get respite from the recurring sewage issues through the monsoon as Metrowater is about to finish a challenge to interchange an 11.25-km sewer fundamental pipeline from Padi to the Kodungaiyur sewage therapy plant (STP).

The ₹106.42-crore challenge is aimed toward lowering the recurring sewage-related complaints in localities that face inundation in instances of heavy rain.

Metrowater officers mentioned the 900-mm diameter pipeline, which collected and conveyed sewage to the therapy plant, usually developed leaks attributable to ageing.

Sewage pumping is carried out on a rotational foundation to keep away from frequent bursts within the pipeline. This in flip results in sewage overflow, which, together with blockages, have been a persistent drawback for the residents of Korattur after each spell of rain.

J. Gopalakrishnan, president, Federation of Korattur Residents’ Welfare Associations, mentioned, “Places like Central Avenue and 18th Street in TNHB Colony confronted sewage overflow and stagnation of sewage-mixed rainwater even after a brief spell of rain. Sewer infrastructure on numerous streets additionally wants an improve.”

Officials mentioned complaints would come down by a minimum of 50% at Korattur and Padi as soon as the work is accomplished by mid-October. The challenge would scale back overflow from the Korattur sewage pumping station, which was lately upgraded with an odour-control system.

Nearly 98% of the work to interchange the ageing tube with a 1,000-mm diameter forged iron pipeline has been accomplished. The pipeline, which collects sewage from 18 sewage pumping stations, can have a capability to deal with 30.5 million litres every day.

The pipeline runs from Padi alongside Inner Ring Road, the Madhavaram roundabout, and GNT Road to achieve the sewage therapy plant, officers added. The work started 4 years in the past. It was delayed by challenges equivalent to executing the work throughout rail traces and culverts and thru arterial roads.