Velachery Lakefront Development
Velachery, Chennai
Velachery Lake, 22.4 hectares, is a vital freshwater body draining into one of Tamil Nadu's last natural wetlands. Surrounded by urban development, the lake faces severe degradation from pollution and encroachment. The Urban Lab and Samanea Consultancy are restoring the lake through science-based efforts, aiming to benefit local communities, biodiversity, and Chennai’s freshwater future, while influencing broader state and national conservation policies.
Services
Environmental and hydro-ecological study
Communities and livelihood study
Urban growth and accessibility study
Assessment of road and transportation infrastructure.
Traffic impact assessment at key junctions
Community and stakeholder engagement
Detailed master plan design and layouts
Preparation of BOQ and estimates
Site monitoring and supervision
Clients
Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority (CMDA)
Partners
Sponge Collaborative
Project Size
1.91 acres (7729.496 Sq.m)
Period
October 2023 - Ongoing
Sub Consultants
ape IT Solutions Private Limited – Drone Survey
Say Geo Tech Engineers – Geotechnical survey
IIT Madras – Hydrology survey
ABC Techno Labs – Water Test
Innovotek Private Limited – Environmental Expert
Pentalpha Engineering – Structure and MEP
Rockfort Engineering - TSS Survey
Bactreat Company (BITS Pilani)- Wetland Consultant
