Government today signed a 230 million dollar loan with the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to modernise and expand Chennai’s water supply and sanitation infrastructure.

The loan documents were signed between the Government of India and ADB. The Ministry of Finance said that the Chennai Climate-Resilient Water Security and Sewerage Project will improve access to safe and reliable water supply and better sanitation services across Chennai.

The Ministry also highlighted that it will also help to strengthen the city’s resilience to climate change, improve public health and quality of life, and support a more efficient and financially sustainable urban water system. Under this project, over 170 km of water supply pipes and sewer pipes will be constructed, seven water pumping stations and 38 sewer pumping stations will be upgraded, and water utility assets and operations management will be strengthened through performance-based contracts.