A total of 61 resolutions, including one seeking administrative sanction for setting up integrated solid waste processing facilities in Perungudi and Kodungaiyur garbage dump yards, were adopted at the Chennai Corporation Council meeting on Wednesday.
As the contract for setting up the facility in Kodungaiyur dumpyard was cancelled, the Corporation has plans to call for expression of interest from firms. The civic body aims to make compost and refuse derived pellets and recycle plastics from the garbage in both the yards.
A resolution approving the award of contract to the Hyderabad-based Ramky Enviro Engineers for taking up conservancy work in three zones — Teynampet, Kodambakkam and Adyar, another transferring land in Pallikaranai to the Forest Department and privatisation of dog and rat catching in the city were among the resolutions adopted at the council.
The civic body will also launch on a trial basis a new timing for conservancy operations in ward number 121 to improve efficiency. Instead of collecting garbage from homes at 6.30 a.m., the conservancy workers would collect it after 10.30 a.m.
The Chennai Corporation will soon take steps to regulate shops on the Marina beach. A resolution and another one to take over maintenance of the sand from the Public works Department were also placed at the meeting. The stretch from Anna memorial to Foreshore Estate would also be renovated.
The civic body plans to provide space for pasting posters and advertisements in all wards. MLA J.C.D. Prabhakar, who was present during the meeting, wanted the civic body to expedite the work on the Villivakkam vehicular subway.
