CMDA Launch of Park and Library Improvement Works
The Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority announcement dated 10 July 2025, which does not print a government order number, records the launch of improvement works for Sivan Park in K.K. Nagar and three public libraries in Chennai at a total estimated cost of Rs.31.97 crore. The announcement describes public facilities to be developed and does not state any change to land ownership, land use, planning permission or private property rights.
What the announcement covers
The Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority records that the Minister for Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments and Chairman of the Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority, P.K. Sekarbabu, participated in the bhoomi pooja and launched the works on 10 July 2025. The announcement does not print a government order number.
The projects cover Sivan Park in K.K. Nagar and public libraries in Ashok Nagar, Alwarpet and Raja Annamalaipuram. Their combined estimated cost is Rs.31.97 crore.
Park improvement
The Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority plans to improve Sivan Park in K.K. Nagar, within the Virugambakkam Assembly constituency.
Key details are:
- The park covers 3 acres.
- The estimated project cost is Rs.3.19 crore.
- Planned facilities include a walking path, open-air auditorium, fountain, children’s playground, entrance, yoga platform, skating rink, outdoor fitness area, badminton court and toilets.
Library redevelopment
The Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority plans to redevelop three libraries as “Muthalvar Padaippagam” facilities:
- Ashok Nagar Public Library, in the T. Nagar Assembly constituency, occupies a 24,963 square foot site. The Rs.12.74 crore project will provide 15,118 square feet of built space with a ground floor and first floor.
- The regional library on Bharathidasan Road, Alwarpet, occupies an 11,574 square foot site. The Rs.12.55 crore project will provide 15,979 square feet with a ground floor and two upper floors.
- Raja Annamalaipuram Public Library on C.P. Ramaswamy Iyer Road occupies a 3,311 square foot site. The Rs.3.49 crore project will provide 3,939 square feet with a ground floor and first floor.
Who may be affected
Residents and users of K.K. Nagar, Ashok Nagar, Alwarpet and Raja Annamalaipuram may be affected by the construction and later benefit from the improved public facilities. The Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority announcement does not identify private land acquisition, revised land use, development controls, fees or obligations for nearby property owners.
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Common questions
Does this announcement change the land use of nearby private property?
No land use change is stated. The announcement only describes improvement works for a public park and three public libraries.
Does the document announce any private land acquisition?
The announcement does not identify any private land acquisition. It gives the existing site areas and proposed works for the four public facilities.
Which libraries will become Muthalvar Padaippagam facilities?
They are Ashok Nagar Public Library, the regional library on Bharathidasan Road in Alwarpet, and Raja Annamalaipuram Public Library on C.P. Ramaswamy Iyer Road.
What facilities are planned for Sivan Park in K.K. Nagar?
The planned facilities include a walking path, open-air auditorium, fountain, children’s playground, entrance, yoga platform, skating rink, outdoor fitness area, badminton court and toilets.
