Tue Jul 01 00:30:00 UTC 2025: **Summary:**
Thirumullaivoyal, a rapidly developing locality near Chennai, faces significant civic challenges despite its real estate growth. The area lacks comprehensive underground drainage and water supply systems, leading to the deterioration of vital water bodies like Arafath Eri, which has shrunk due to urbanization and sewage disposal. Residents are also grappling with damaged roads and inadequate water supply. Authorities are planning to restore Arafath lake as an eco-park, improve sewage treatment, expand the drinking water network, and repair damaged roads.
**News Article:**
**Thirumullaivoyal Grapples with Infrastructure Deficit Amidst Real Estate Boom**
CHENNAI, July 1, 2025 – Thirumullaivoyal, a locality situated between Avadi and Ambattur, is experiencing rapid real estate development, but its infrastructure is struggling to keep pace. Residents face issues such as inadequate underground drainage and water supply systems, leading to the deterioration of water bodies and sewage problems.
Arafath Eri, a vital lake in the area, has significantly shrunk due to urbanization and sewage disposal. Residents complain of damaged roads, unreliable water supply, and untreated sewage flowing into the water bodies.
The Avadi Municipal Corporation is planning to restore Arafath lake as an eco-park with recreational facilities. Improvements to sewage treatment and drinking water network expansions are also underway. Damaged roads are slated for repair, costing ₹2 crore. Zone 2 Chairman, Amudha Babysekar, said the dug up stretch of Chozhambedu Main Road, a key stretch for commuters, would be restored in 10 days.
While development continues in the area, residents hope that improved infrastructure will solve the most urgent issues, improving quality of life for Thirumullaivoyal residents.
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