THE southern bench of National Green Tribunal has suggested the state government to convert a portion of Madras Race Club land into a lake to mitigate urban flooding.
The government recently had taken possession of the race club land measuring 160.86 acres, spanning Venkatapuram, Adyar and Velachery.
On Sunday, it had issued orders to transform 118 acres of the land into an eco-park featuring a public horticulture garden, green spaces and other public utilities in an attempt to enhance the physical and mental well-being of the people, while boosting the city's green cover.
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