Thiruneermalai Chitheri: Tambaram’s Essential Ecosystem

Shubham
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திருநீர்மலை சித்தேரி தாம்பரத்தின் பெரிய ஏரிக்கு மேற்கே அமைந்துள்ள  முக்கியமான நீர்நிலை ஆகும். இந்த நீர்த்தடம் பல்வேறு உயிரினங்களின் நீர் ஆதாரமாக அமைந்துள்ளது. திருநீர்மலை சித்தேரியின் மறுசீரமைப்பை பற்றி இந்த பதிவில் காணுங்கள்.

Thiruneermalai, a city panchayat within the metropolis of Tambaram is located inside the Chennai Metropolitan Space. The Thiruneermalai Chitheri, related to a community of interconnected lakes, is positioned west of an arterial street. The Periya Eri is positioned in the direction of its east and the Viridis Lake is positioned in the direction of its south-west. In the direction of its west, the lake is surrounded by residential buildings. The Adyar river runs parallel to the Thiruneermalai Chitheri within the north-eastern path.

Similar to its neighboring our bodies of water, Thiruneermalai Chitheri performs an important half in sustaining Tambaram’s ecosystem. Sadly although, the lake was totally coated with invasive weeds and rubbish from the close by buildings. With silt deposition over time, the lake had uneven contours, which compromised its water holding capability. 

E.F.I thanks Tambaram Company for his or her administrative help in restoring Thiruneermalai Chitheri.

  • Deweeding and Rubbish Removing

The lake was infested by invasive weed species equivalent to water hyacinth and Prosopis juliflora. Rubbish dumping was one other main downside that affected the lake’s floor. The weeds had been eliminated for an space of 1 acre and rubbish elimination was carried out.

The lake had an uneven contour as a result of extreme silt deposition that had amassed over time. To take away the surplus silt, the lake was desilted for a median depth of 4 ft. This course of would assist in enhancing the water holding capability of the lake.

The lake had an indefinite boundary with improper embankments. A twin embankment with major and second embankments has been constructed to enhance the structural integrity of the lake. A major embankment of 405 meters and 6 ft width together with a secondary embankment of 405 meters and 10 ft width had been constructed. This could clearly demarcate the lake’s boundary and stop encroachments sooner or later.

A nesting island of 20 ft size, 12 ft top and 15 ft width has been constructed with the excavated silt to reinforce the lake’s biodiversity. The island serves as a protecting setting for numerous species and performs a big position in fostering the pure ecological stability of the encompassing space. By creating such constructions, the lake turns into a extra inviting place for migratory birds, permitting them to thrive and contribute to the general well being of the ecosystem.

A G-shaped island of 8 ft has been made to offer a novel and crowd pleasing function within the surrounding area, enhancing the pure magnificence with its distinct form.

Thiruneermalai Chitheri After Restoration

With all its new options, equivalent to enhanced bunds that present higher water retention and the elegantly designed G-shaped island, Thiruneermalai Chitheri is brimming with water at present. The lake as a vibrant ecosystem is stuffed with life, attracting quite a lot of birds and giving residents a renewed sense of hope and connection to nature.

Take a look at E.F.I restored lakes round Thiruneermalai Chitheri:

Volunteer for Tambaram and her Atmosphere with E.F.I

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