Metrowater project to provide water to 4 areas gets clearance – India

The Expert Appraisal Committee of the Environment Ministry has recommended CRZ (Coastal Regulation Zone) clearance to a project of the Chennai Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board (CMWSSB) to provide comprehensive water supply to Madipakkam, Mathur, Jalladampettai and Uthandi village.

CMWSSB aims to provide water to these areas from the existing desalination plants at Minjur in North Chennai and Nemmeli in South Chennai.

The Board had applied for CRZ clearance for construction of a water distribution station and laying of a water distribution network at Uthandi village to enable [
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