Jayalalithaa kicks off Rs 2,559.77 crore projects under MAWS department

CHENNAI: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Jayalalithaa today formally inaugurated a series of schemes, including integrated drinking water project,under the Municipal Administration and Water Supply department at a total cost of Rs 2,559.77 crore.

The schemes also include storm water drainage project and construction of some buildings.

An official release said Jayalalithaa also inaugurated upgradation of 108.43 km length of roads that come under Chennai Corporation limits, to be taken up at a cost of Rs 643.50 crore, at a function at the Secretariat.

She also laid the foundation stone for a Rs 1,093.64 crore integrated rainwater drainage project that come under the Chennai Corporation and also 400 new bus stops in the 15 zones, the release said.