Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC) Commissioner G.S. Sameeran inspected solid waste management and biomining operations at the dumpyards.
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Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC) Commissioner G.S. Sameeran inspected solid waste management and biomining operations at the Kodungaiyur and Perungudi dumping yards on Thursday and Friday.At the Kodungaiyur dumping yard, the Commissioner reviewed the ongoing biomining project for removal of legacy waste. The release stated that the dumping yard spreads across 342.91 acres, of which waste had been dumped on about 252 acres over several years. Around 66.52 lakh metric tonnes of waste are being removed at an estimated cost of ₹640.83 crore through six packages by three contractors using biomining technology.According to the release, 37.57 lakh metric tonnes of waste have so far been cleared and three acres of land reclaimed. The Commissioner also inspected 881 saplings planted on the reclaimed land and instructed officials to ensure their maintenance. The release added that officials and contractors had been directed to complete the work within the stipulated period.At the Perungudi dumping yard, the Commissioner inspected biomining works being carried out on 225 acres under the Swachh Bharat Mission scheme at a cost of ₹350.065 crore. The release mentioned that works in packages 3, 4 and 5 had been completed and 94 acres reclaimed.The Commissioner also inspected second-phase bio-mining works involving 5.50 lakh metric tonnes of legacy waste at an estimated cost of ₹53.60 crore. He reviewed the construction of a 100-metric-tonne composting plant and instructed officials to commission it before June 30, 2026, the release said. Published - May 23, 2026 05:30 am IST
