The Corporation is looking to intensify its cleaning operations at Chennai beaches.
What’s it about? South of the area normally defined as Marina Beach, a satellite beach has come up. The expanse of coastal area along the Marina Loop Road occupies a part of Nochi Kuppam and Domming Kuppam. It didn’t receive the same attention before, but now the Corporation has laid out its plans to clean the beach.
- On the northern limits, there are fishing boats and nets for Nochi Kuppam residents. The stretch between two busy fishing settlements was previously strewn with debris and trash.
- Regular cleaning of the beach in this area began three months ago. Independent engineers are tasked with monitoring the day-to-day clean-up activities.
Encroachments: One Corporation official said they’re being careful to ensure there aren’t any encroachments on the satellite beach like pushcarts and cars. Sometimes they roll off the road.