Infrastructure
One of the major reasons for Velachery to become a residential attraction is the infrastructure. Even though most of the regions in Velachery are flood prone, major investments have gone in to improve the storm water drain network in the locality. The corporation has also invested in rail and road connectivity to Velachery from the central business districts of Chennai. Some major infrastructure projects which are being executed by the Chennai Corporation in Velachery are,
1. MRTS extension connecting Velachery with St. Thomas Mount.
The extension of the MRTS from Velachery to St. Thomas Mount is a long pending project which faced severe hardships since the last 0.5 km stretch of land is to be acquired from densely populated residential localities of St. Thomas Mount. This project is likely to be completed soon, as the link is crucial to realize the maximum usage of the MRTS.
2. Construction of storm water drain connecting Velachery with South Buckingham canal.
The storm water drain network is being constructed underneath the proposed world class 6 lane road connecting Velachery with Taramani. This project is funded by the world bank.
3. Construction of twin flyovers at the busy vijayanagar junction in Velachery.
The busy vijaynagar junction in Velachery is to dot with twin multilevel flyovers that connects three arterial roads namely Velachery-Tambaram main road, 100 Feet Bye-pass road and Taramani link road. These flyovers would bring much relief to the traffic choked vijaynagar junction.
4. Beautification of Velachery lake.
A detailed project report was prepared to make Velachery lake fit for boating and to make it a tourist attraction. The corporation has initiated a major development plan for Velachery lake since it is one of the very few surviving water bodies in the city. The lake also serves as a major ground water recharge for the adjoining localities.
5. Satellite inter city bus terminus near MRTS station.
Satellite mofussil bus termini is proposed to be set up in Velachery and Madhavaram at a total cost of 800 million to ease traffic congestion in the city. Over 300 mofussil buses passing through East Coast Road and Rajiv Gandhi Salai(OMR), including those to Pondicherry, are likely to be accommodated in the Velachery facility. The facility will become a major depot of the Metropolitan Transport Corporation. However the project's alignment has been temporarily put on hold since it is planned to be integrated with the proposed mono rail station alignment.
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