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CM Vijay Reviews Cooum River Restoration Progress, Eyes Global Expertise
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News18•22-09-2026, 18:30
CM Vijay Reviews Cooum River Restoration Progress, Eyes Global Expertise
- •Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay chaired a high-level meeting to assess the progress of the comprehensive Cooum river restoration project.
- •The initiative follows the 2026-27 State Budget announcement prioritizing Chennai’s river restoration schemes.
- •CM Vijay reviewed the Detailed Project Report (DPR), proposed public amenities, and the implementation phases, including global tenders for international technical expertise.
- •A 3-km pilot stretch was evaluated for a concept plan, featuring pedestrian walkways, bicycle tracks, riverfront promenades, and green spaces.
- •Vijay instructed officials to implement the project through an integrated, phase-wise, and sustainable approach to improve Chennai’s urban river ecosystem.
Key Questions Answered
The project aims to prepare a Detailed Project Report and initiate development works to restore the Cooum river to its natural state, ensure its ecological rejuvenation, and improve Chennai's urban river ecosystem.
The comprehensive plan and prioritization for the revival of the Cooum river were announced in the 2026-27 State Budget.
The pilot stretch concept plan includes dedicated pedestrian walkways, bicycle tracks, riverfront promenades, viewing decks, green spaces, community utility areas, and nature-based ecological enhancement measures.