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The first phase of the project is being carried out on the 118-acre Guindy Race Course land, where the GCC has created four ponds and deepened two lakes.
| Photo Credit: RAGHUNATHAN SR

The Department of Horticulture and Plantation Crops is in the process of transforming one of the most famous landmarks in the city – the Guindy Race Course. The place where horses and their jockeys made or broke fortunes is quietly shaping into an eco-park that even while under construction is an isle of peace and quiet amidst the city’s hustle and bustle.  

The first phase of the project is being carried out on the 118-acre land where the Greater Chennai Corporation has created four ponds and deepened two lakes. It has also created bio-swales, which are channels that allow the flow of rainwater that will be filtered by plants and natural vegetation throughout the boundary of the park. These are meant to let the water percolate into the ground and also prevent flooding in the locality.  

“A viewing point from the highest spot at the centre will be created from where the entire park would be visible. A bridge is being constructed to reach the man-made island inside the other lake. There are three islands inside the waterbodies,” explained a source associated with the project.  

Among the other features planned in the first phase are a pathway with compacted mud, a bicycle track, parking space and visitor amenities on about 25 acres of land that is expected to be completed by October this year at a cost of ₹37.85 crore, explained a source in the department.  

Avenue tree planting has been carried out along internal pathways, with 495 trees planted across a 2.5-kilometre stretch. The plantations include native and ornamental species such as Magizham, Shenbagham, Nagalingam, Kadambam, Punnai, Pungan, Naval, and Tabebuia. In addition to tree planting, bund strengthening around water bodies and the establishment of a nursery for plant propagation have been initiated. The park also has a nursery selling seeds, saplings and plants, and gardening needs at affordable prices. The nursery also sells herbal plants and seedlings of vegetable plants.  

In the upcoming phases, the project envisages the development of herbal gardens highlighting traditional Siddha medicinal plants, offering educational opportunities on indigenous knowledge systems. Waterfront landscapes will form an integral part of the park experience. Natural lake edges, wetlands, and bird habitat islands are planned to create thriving ecosystems within the park, while also providing serene spaces for visitors to relax and observe nature.

  

Published – May 08, 2026 12:29 am IST



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The northeast monsoon is expected to arrive by the third week of October.

Greater Chennai Corporation is taking proactive measures to prepare for the upcoming monsoon season. In a post on X, the civic body announced that they have purchased 36 boats to ensure readiness in case of heavy rainfall, distributing them across Zone 3, Zone 14, Madhavaram, and Perungudi. This move comes after the Regional Meteorological Centre forecasted normal to slightly above normal rainfall during the northeast monsoon. 

”Dear #Chennaiites, #GCC has purchased 36 boats as a precautionary measure in case of heavy rainfall during the monsoon season. Below are pictures of the boats distributed in Zone 3 &14. One boat to Zone 3 and two boats to Zone 14,” the tweet read, along with a few pictures. 

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The northeast monsoon is expected to arrive by the third week of October, according to the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD), and it’s likely to bring more rainfall than usual. This monsoon season typically runs from October to December, bringing much-needed rain to the southern peninsula.

To oversee monsoon preparedness, the government has also appointed 15 IAS officers, one for each zone. The officers will be in charge of preparedness, planning, relief and mitigation of all the zones in the Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC).

The GCC has also identified vulnerable areas, mapping and analysis, preparedness of institutional arrangements and pre-positioning of human resources. Additionally, the corporation is implementing various measures to enhance capacity building, including mitigation strategies, stakeholder sanitization, traffic management plans, communication channels, relief arrangements, and medical preparedness.

These measures follow the devastating Cyclone Michaung in December 2023, which brought 400 mm of rainfall in just two days, resulting in widespread flooding and waterlogging that claimed 17 lives and affected thousands. Several questions were raised on systemic issues and disaster preparedness. Local people had complained that relief operations were poor and there was no forewarning.





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