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Adyar Poonga work to end by December 2010

Special Correspondent

M.K. Stalin reviews the Rs. 19.7-crore project

The work, spanning over 58 acres of the park, is being carried out by the Pitchandikulam Forest Consultants

Photo: DIPR

Spot study: M. K. Stalin, Local Administration Minister, inspecting the Adyar Park in Chennai on Friday. —

CHENNAI: The first phase of the Adyar Poonga (Adyar Park) ecological restoration will be completed by December 2010.

The work, spanning over 58 acres of the park, is being carried out by the Pitchandikulam Forest Consultants, Auroville, an organisation involved in eco-restoration projects, according to a senior government official.

It was entrusted to the company earlier this month.

On Friday, Local Administration Minister M.K. Stalin inspected the site and reviewed the progress of the Rs.19.7-crore work with officials, including K.Deenabandu, Municipal Administration and Water Supply Secretary, Vikram Kapur, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Tamil Nadu Urban Infrastructure Financial Services, and Leena Nair, Animal Husbandry, Dairying and Fisheries Secretary.

Second phase

The second phase will cover the remaining 300 acres of the park and IL & FS Eco Smart has been assigned the task of preparing a master plan.

Cost

The total cost of the project has been estimated at Rs.100 crore.

Events concerning environmental education will be organised at the proposed park.

A mobile exhibition, Adyar Park Bus, will be held.

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