Rain water harvesting system mandatory for getting building approval

Chennai:

The Chennai Corporation on Friday said that approval would be given to only those buildings that have rain-water harvesting system in place.

Speaking at the corporation council meeting here, the mayor said metro water connection and drainage connection will be given only after ensuring the building has rain water harvesting system.

He also said that the city corporation has planned to construct over 5,000 rainwater harvesting structures across the city. These are likely to be built on the mouth of storm water drains.

He said rain water harvesting sytem is also planned along steep roads, parks and playgrounds.

The mayor also vowed to take action where open space reservation is encroached upon. He also said that five more divisions of corporation will be covered under videoconferencing. He also said the corporation will soon carry out road widening projects.