Chennai: Tambaram Corporation has launched a project to increase the availability of public restrooms. They are in the process of constructing five new toilet blocks, with an additional plan to incorporate 16 urinals at ₹6 crore.
These new facilities, which are likely to come up near bus stands, hospitals, markets, and other public buildings, are expected to meet the growing demand for clean and accessible restrooms.
However, as construction progresses, people are asking for better maintenance of the existing public toilets in the area. Many have expressed concerns about the lack of cleanliness and inadequacy of these facilities. Tambaram resident C Rajan said, “The condition of these public toilets is appalling. It is high time the authorities took this matter seriously.”
R Krishnamohan, who previously designed these toilets under the ‘Namma Toilets’ scheme, said that these projects often are well-equipped with water, electricity, and toilet facilities. However, the real challenge lies in sustaining their functionality over time.
In response, Corporation commissioner R Alagumeena said, “People get drunk and damage toilets in the night. I keep sending engineers to repair pipes or lights.” These acts affect the municipal budget and undermine the municipality’s ability to ensure continuous availability of clean and fully operational facilities, she said.
Another senior official from the corporation’s health department said their current project is a step toward addressing this issue.
The corporation has already contacted a few organisations willing to fund the maintenance of these toilets, the official said.
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These new facilities, which are likely to come up near bus stands, hospitals, markets, and other public buildings, are expected to meet the growing demand for clean and accessible restrooms.
However, as construction progresses, people are asking for better maintenance of the existing public toilets in the area. Many have expressed concerns about the lack of cleanliness and inadequacy of these facilities. Tambaram resident C Rajan said, “The condition of these public toilets is appalling. It is high time the authorities took this matter seriously.”
R Krishnamohan, who previously designed these toilets under the ‘Namma Toilets’ scheme, said that these projects often are well-equipped with water, electricity, and toilet facilities. However, the real challenge lies in sustaining their functionality over time.
In response, Corporation commissioner R Alagumeena said, “People get drunk and damage toilets in the night. I keep sending engineers to repair pipes or lights.” These acts affect the municipal budget and undermine the municipality’s ability to ensure continuous availability of clean and fully operational facilities, she said.
Another senior official from the corporation’s health department said their current project is a step toward addressing this issue.
The corporation has already contacted a few organisations willing to fund the maintenance of these toilets, the official said.
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Passengers of an EasyJet flight were left stranded in Tenerife after the airline canceled their flight due to a passenger defecating on the toilet floor. The incident caused several hours of delay and the flight was eventually canceled, leaving passengers angry and frustrated. EasyJet offered to reimburse passengers who could find their own hotel accommodations. The airline apologized for the inconvenience and emphasized the safety of their passengers and crew as their top priority.
Chennai: Tambaram corporation oversees underground drainage system works
Tambaram corporation officials have inspected the construction of rainwater drainage systems in Sembakkam and East Tambaram. The inspection covered various areas, including Tellus Avenue, Subhash Chandra Bose Street, Thirumalai Nagar, and Saravana Nagar. The ongoing construction of a 12km-long rainwater drainage system, costing Rs 38 crore, aims to ensure the smooth flow of water without causing inconvenience to the public or disrupting traffic, according to the Corporation Commissioner R. Alagumeena.
Tambaram corporation officials have inspected the construction of rainwater drainage systems in Sembakkam and East Tambaram. The inspection covered various areas, including Tellus Avenue, Subhash Chandra Bose Street, Thirumalai Nagar, and Saravana Nagar. The ongoing construction of a 12km-long rainwater drainage system, costing Rs 38 crore, aims to ensure the smooth flow of water without causing inconvenience to the public or disrupting traffic, according to the Corporation Commissioner R. Alagumeena.
Tamil Nadu: Tambaram corporation performs birth control surgery on 383 dogs
The Tambaram Corporation’s public health department has captured and performed animal birth control surgery on 398 stray dogs in a span of two months. With an area of 87.64 sq km and around 80,000 dogs, the corporation aims to complete 6,000 more surgeries by the end of the year. One more shelter is also planned in Thiruneermalai. Effective sterilization programs are necessary to control the increasing stray dog population.
The Tambaram Corporation’s public health department has captured and performed animal birth control surgery on 398 stray dogs in a span of two months. With an area of 87.64 sq km and around 80,000 dogs, the corporation aims to complete 6,000 more surgeries by the end of the year. One more shelter is also planned in Thiruneermalai. Effective sterilization programs are necessary to control the increasing stray dog population.
