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Pillayar Koil Kulam

Pillayar Koil Kulam

PillayarKoilKulam is a local pond owned by Revenue Department and maintained by GCC. Water in the pond is brownish black in colour. Algae bloom seen in the pond. Fishes are observed in the pond. Aquatic birds are seen. Earthen pathway is available around the pond. The pond is not connected to any upstream & downstream water sources, gets storage during the monsoon. Catchment area is connected to local SWD network. Benefits from the implementation of this project include improvement of water quality by constructing wetland system and aquatic floating island. Due to de-silting, water storage will increase and made available throughout the year. Fish culture will be developed. The pond serves as a spot of recreation to the local residents. With proper counseling and guidance by the GCC Engineers, the Resident Association will take care of the pond and hence, water body will be protected. The pond has been restored under the Chennai Smart City project funds.

Area, Zone, Division

AREA: 0.765 acres(approximately) Sq.mtrs   ZONE: 14    DIVISION: 190

Location

The pond is located at North Latitude 12 56'11.20" and East Longitude 80 12'14.54". Medavakkam, Chennai Tamil Nadu 600100