Inspection of Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority projects
The Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority issued this project update following an inspection by its Minister and Chairperson, P. K. Sekarbabu, on 6 November 2024. It reports progress on the Porur Wetland Green Park, the Banu Nagar sports ground and the Ambattur Estate bus terminus, and does not announce any change to land ownership, planning permission or property records.
What the update covers
The Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority reports on three public infrastructure projects inspected on 6 November 2024 by P. K. Sekarbabu, Minister and Chairperson of the Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority and Minister for Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments. The projects are the Porur Wetland Green Park, the proposed improvement of a sports ground at Banu Nagar in Ambattur, and the new bus terminus at Ambattur Estate.
The inspection included officials from the Housing and Urban Development Department, the Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority, the Greater Chennai Corporation, elected representatives and local representatives.
Porur Wetland Green Park
The Porur Wetland Green Park is being developed by the Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority over 16.60 acres at an estimated cost of Rs.12.60 crore. The work was described as being in its final stage, with the park expected to be opened soon by the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu.
Planned facilities include:
- 103 seats.
- A 560 metre WPC walkway.
- A 282 metre brick walkway.
- A 126 metre granite walkway.
- A basketball court and a multipurpose play area.
- A lake covering 6.85 acres.
- An outdoor fitness area.
- Parking, toilets and two shops.
Banu Nagar sports ground
The Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority plans to improve a sports ground on 1.80 acres at Banu Nagar in Ambattur. The project, announced in the 2024 to 2025 Legislative Assembly announcement, has an estimated cost of Rs.6 crore.
The proposed facilities are a football ground, children’s play area, spectator gallery and outdoor gym.
Ambattur Estate bus terminus
The Ambattur Estate bus terminus is being built at an estimated cost of Rs.12 crore. The site has a total area of 70,000 square feet, including a 23,000 square foot G + 2 building.
Planned facilities include:
- Ten shops, one supermarket and two ATM centres.
- Separate seating for senior citizens and general passenger seating.
- Offices and a ticket counter.
- Two-wheeler parking and toilets.
- Television facilities for passengers.
The Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority states that the Ambattur Estate bus terminus is expected to enter public use in February 2025. It also reports that 18 bus termini are under construction and that all bus terminus projects being built by the authority are expected to be completed and opened for public use by December 2025.
Relevance to property owners
The Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority project update concerns public parks, recreation facilities and bus infrastructure. It does not state that any land classification, planning permission, ownership record or development right has been changed.
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Common questions
Does this document change the land use or ownership of my property?
No land use, ownership or property record change is stated. The document is a progress update on public infrastructure projects.
What facilities are planned at Porur Wetland Green Park?
The plans include walkways, seating, a 6.85 acre lake, sports areas, an outdoor fitness area, parking, toilets and two shops.
When is the Ambattur Estate bus terminus expected to open?
The Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority states that it is expected to be brought into public use in February 2025.
What is planned for the Banu Nagar sports ground?
The 1.80 acre project is planned to include a football ground, children’s play area, spectator gallery and outdoor gym.
