CHENNAI: Chief Minister MK Stalin inspected ongoing storm water drain (SWD) works and underground pipeline works in Alwarpet, on Sunday.

As per a government release, the CM inspected the new pipelines laid by the Metro Water at the spot where the Greater Chennai Corporation is carrying out SWD work on TTK Road in Alwarpet.

He also visited Venus Colony, where SWD works are ongoing at a cost of Rs 8.21 crore for a length of 2.16 km. The release added that the CM had instructed officials to take precautionary measures for the upcoming monsoon and complete the ongoing works speedily.

“Water stagnation occurs in Venus Colony first and second streets, Sriman Srinivasan Street, Varadharajapuram Main Road, Kasturi Estate 1st Street, Seshadri Street and Murrays Gate Road during the monsoon. To prevent stagnation, SWD works are ongoing, Jayammal Road, Ilango Road Cross Street, Ilango Road, Poes Road, Venkatarathinam Road, Rajakrishna Road, Nallam Poes Road, Varadharajapuram Main Road, Sriman Srinivasan Road and TTK Road,” the release said.

Arrangements have been made to drain the excess rainwater that stagnates due to ongoing works through Eldams Road, CP Ramasamy Road, Luz Church Road and CIT Colony Road.

Health Minister Ma Subramanian, MLA Ezhilan, and officials from the Chennai Corporation and Metro Water accompanied CM Stalin during the inspection.