வடசென்னை வளர்ச்சித் திட்டத்தின் கீழ் கொளத்தூர் வண்ண மீன்கள் சந்தை அமையவுள்ள இடத்தில் அமைச்சர்கள் களஆய்வு
The Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority issued this public update dated 16 August 2024 about a ministerial inspection of the proposed Kolathur Ornamental Fish Market site under the North Chennai Development Plan. The proposed market would occupy about 4 acres at Villivakkam, cost an estimated Rs.53.50 crore, and have a ground floor and two upper floors.
What the document does
The Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority public update dated 16 August 2024 records a site inspection for the proposed Kolathur Ornamental Fish Market. It describes the location, estimated cost, intended building size and reasons for developing the market.
The update does not provide plot boundaries, survey numbers, a construction timetable or details of land acquisition. It also does not announce any change to land ownership, development rights or planning restrictions.
Proposed market and location
The Kolathur Ornamental Fish Market is proposed under the North Chennai Development Plan.
Key details are:
- The site is at Sivasakthi Colony in Villivakkam, Chennai, beneath the Padi flyover.
- The proposed site covers about 4 acres.
- The Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority estimates the project cost at Rs.53.50 crore.
- The proposed building would have a ground floor and two upper floors.
- The market is intended to provide a world-class location for selling ornamental fish and to attract a wide range of visitors.
Inspection and project background
The site was inspected by Anitha R. Radhakrishnan, Minister for the Fisheries, Fishermen Welfare and Animal Husbandry Department, and P. K. Sekarbabu, Minister for the Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Department and Chairman of the Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority.
The Fisheries, Fishermen Welfare and Animal Husbandry Department Minister said the Kolathur area produces and sells about 250 varieties of ornamental fish and supports approximately 2,500 to 3,000 workers. The project follows an announcement in the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly about developing ornamental fish production as a leading industry in Tamil Nadu.
Officials and representatives attending the inspection included the Mayor of Greater Chennai Corporation, the Villivakkam Member of the Legislative Assembly, senior Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority and Greater Chennai Corporation officers, Fisheries Department officials, councillors and local representatives.
Who may be affected
Ornamental fish producers, sellers and workers in and around Kolathur may benefit directly from the proposed market. Residents, owners and buyers near Sivasakthi Colony or the Padi flyover should note that the update identifies only the broad location and does not state whether any privately owned property is required for the project.
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Common questions
Where is the proposed Kolathur Ornamental Fish Market?
The proposed site is at Sivasakthi Colony in Villivakkam, Chennai, beneath the Padi flyover.
How large is the proposed market and what will it cost?
The site is about 4 acres, and the estimated project cost is Rs.53.50 crore. The proposed building would have a ground floor and two upper floors.
Does the update say that private land will be acquired?
No land acquisition details, affected survey numbers, ownership changes or compensation arrangements are stated in the update.
Why is the ornamental fish market being developed in Kolathur?
The update says the Kolathur area produces and sells about 250 ornamental fish varieties and supports approximately 2,500 to 3,000 workers. The project is intended to strengthen ornamental fish production and sales in Tamil Nadu.
