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CM Vijay Lays Foundation Stone for Chennai's New Water Project
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News18•14-10-2026, 16:35
CM Vijay Lays Foundation Stone for Chennai's New Water Project
- •Chief Minister Vijay laid the foundation stone for the primary ring main project estimated at Rs. 3,108.55 crore to enhance Chennai's water supply.
- •The project will connect nine water sources in a single loop to easily manage deficits and surplus water across the city.
- •Designed to meet water demands for the year 2057, the project can handle 1,762 million liters of water daily.
- •Modern technologies including SCADA-based control systems and pressure sensors will monitor the water supply network.
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The primary ring main project to improve Chennai's drinking water infrastructure is being implemented at an estimated cost of Rs. 3,108.55 crore.
The project will connect nine water sources, including a new 400 million liters per day desalination plant, into a single loop via a 98 km primary ring main.
The project is planned to be implemented over four years with financial assistance from the Asian Development Bank.
