Kochi : The district planning committee (DPC) has approved development projects worth Rs 9.28 crore for Piravom municipality, with a focus on improving basic infrastructure, drinking water supply, healthcare and sanitation facilities.
The plan also earmarks Rs 30 lakh each for renovating drinking water sources, upgrading the waste treatment plant at Kannettumala and installing a new water tank and pipeline. Another Rs 1 crore has been allocated for setting up a sewage treatment plant in Piravom town, while Rs 14 lakh has been set aside for removing legacy waste. The municipality has earmarked Rs 71 lakh for the renovation of the taluk hospital, setting up a sewage treatment plant and supporting the dialysis unit. An allocation of Rs 70 lakh has also been made for installing a new sewage treatment facility at the ayurveda hospital. DPC has approved road development projects worth Rs 92 lakh, including works on Pazhoor Attutheeram Road, Kakkad Attutheeram Road and Kallumari Main Road, which have remained in poor condition for several years.