Damaged EB poles pose a threat in Avadi

‘Pleas to replace them gone in vain’

A badly damaged electricity pole in Nehru Nagar, TNHB Layout, Avadi.

Residents of the Tamil Nadu Housing Board (TNHB) quarters in Avadi are living with the fear of electrocution, thanks to the condition of a large number of electricity poles in the locality.

The TNHB layout is one of the biggest residential localities in Avadi Municipality having more than 75 streets comprising of low-income and middle-income families. The electricity poles are so badly damaged that most of them expose the iron rods fixed inside the concrete poles, residents complained.

‘Officials care the least’

Pointing to the condition of a pole outside his house on 3rd Main Road, A. Dharanitharan, said it has not been replaced for years, despite making several complaints at the Tangedco local office. The metal rods are fully exposed, he said.

Several residents complained that the local officials were not bothered about the potential risks. Even after taking up the issue at a grievance day meeting organised by Tangedco, no action has been taken, Mr. Dharanitharan said.

The residents want the senior officials of Tangedco to replace the damaged poles at the earliest.