Wed Dec 31 14:39:48 UTC 2025: News Article:

Thoothukudi Prepares for Pongal with Park Renovations, Eco Park Reopening

Thoothukudi, India – The Thoothukudi Municipal Corporation is gearing up for the Pongal holiday season with a focus on improving public spaces and recreational facilities, according to Mayor Jegan Periyasamy.

At Wednesday’s Corporation Council meeting, Mayor Periyasamy announced plans to reopen the Eco Park and Boat Club on Beach Road, which have been closed for an unspecified period. A private company has been granted temporary permission to operate the boats, with the agreement that 25% of the revenue will be shared with the Corporation.

The Council unanimously passed 22 resolutions, including measures to maintain four major parks – Rajaji Park, MGR Park, Muthunagar Beach Park, and Roche Park – through outsourced workers. The news comes as Pongal nears.

Council members also raised concerns regarding infrastructure, urging the establishment of civil service exam coaching centers and the construction of a road to the Government Thoothukudi Medical College and Hospital via Rajaji Park. The prompt restoration of roads damaged by the Underground Drainage System (UGDS) project and the installation of streetlights in several areas were also emphasized.

Mayor Periyasamy assured the council that UGDS work is nearing completion in the remaining wards, and road restoration will follow swiftly. He also stated that many roads have already been relaid within the Corporation limits, with work on the remaining roads to begin shortly.

In addition to the park renovations, Mayor Periyasamy announced plans to renovate the Thoothukudi teppakulam (temple tank) without altering its heritage structure before February. He also warned of strict action against stray cattle, stating that animals found roaming freely on roads will be handed over to a goshala (cow shelter) in Sankarankoil and will not be returned to their owners.

Corporation Commissioner S. Priyanka and Deputy Mayor S. Jenitta were also present at the meeting.

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