North Chennai residents welcome 400-bed hospital plan, demand incinerator scrapped

The Federation of North Chennai Residents' Welfare Associations has called on the State government to permanently resolve the Kodungaiyur dump yard crisis and scrap plans for an incinerator, which it describes as a massive threat to the region.

In a press release, federation president T.K. Shanmugam welcomed the State government's announcement to construct a 400-bed multi-super speciality hospital in Perambur at an estimated cost of ₹300 crore. The establishment of the medical facility was a long-standing demand of local residents, he said.

Hospital demand pursued across government levels

The federation had consistently pressed for the hospital by taking the demand to Ministers and government officials on various occasions, according to the statement. Shanmugam stated that the government's decision is a significant development, attributing the outcome to the unified efforts of the public rather than any single individual or organisation.

While expressing gratitude to the State government, the federation requested the swift implementation of the hospital project to ensure the provision of free, modern, and high-quality medical services for the people of North Chennai.

Kodungaiyur incinerator withdrawal sought

Simultaneously, the residents' welfare body reiterated the need for the government to fulfil public expectations by permanently resolving the Kodungaiyur crisis and withdrawing the incinerator proposal.

Source: The Hindu