Multi sports turf in Santosh Nagar has been completed among other work.
Santhosh Nagar residents of ward 61 get multi-sports turfs which have been completed. The ₹1.88lakh project, funded through the MLA’s constituency development funds, comes with a synthetic mat surface and fencing. Meanwhile, work is progressing on two larger community facilities in Ward 58. A Muthalvar Padaippagam is being constructed at Kannapar Thidal, Periyamet, at an estimated cost of ₹4.65 crore. “About 70% of the work is completed.
Regional Deputy Commissioner (North) Swetha Suman said they will be ready for inauguration. “We are looking to finalise inaugural time,” she said. Fathima Muzaffer Ahmed, councillor of the ward said all basic facilities, including drinking water and toilets, would be ensured. “A watchman will be appointed for safety,” she said. We are waiting for the minister to inaugurate it,” she said, referring to school education minister and Egmore MLA A Rajmohan. Whitewashing work remains, it will be completed in November,” a GCC official said.
Chennai: Residents of Egmore are set to get a range of new public facilities, with a sports complex, anganwadi and gym, community hall and Muthalvar Padaippagam among the projects being taken up in the area. She added that the turfs will benefit several youngsters in the neighbourhood. “As a first phase, football and basketball amenities will be made. Then it will be expanded to other sports. Another community hall is also being constructed at Naval Hospital road, the official added.