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Salem corporation works on beautification of river Thirumanimutharu

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SALEM: Salem Corporation has started work on the development of 2.5 km long bank of river Thirumanimutharu. The project costing Rs 18.08 crore was proposed under the smart cities mission. The objective behind the project is to stop dumping of waste and sewage into the river that causes health problems to the citizens of Salem district. The corporation is also planning to develop jogger’s park, cycle track, children play area and other attractive components to create the site more appealing.

In the first phase of the project, the corporation has begun work to construct grill fences on both sides of the river to stop people from dumping waste into the river. An official said, “Grill fences will be erected along the banks of the river from Apsara Park to Anaimedu.” According to a senior official, as part of the project, only treated effluents would be released through the baby channel laid along the river to prevent pollution.

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