In a significant effort to improve sanitation and urban aesthetics, the Tiruchi Corporation has identified approximately 120 garbage-vulnerable points across the city for transformation into green spaces. These locations, which have long been used as informal garbage dumps, are being redeveloped with greenery to prevent littering and open urination, while also improving air quality and beautifying public areas.
The initiative, managed by a private waste collection agency, began in September 2023. So far, 61 garbage hotspots have been reclaimed and converted. These new green zones are located in both residential and commercial areas across all five zones of the city, with the highest number of transformations (27) occurring in Zone V.
To promote the principles of recycling and reuse, the project creatively incorporates discarded materials. Items like ceramic toilet closets and broken pots have been repurposed into planters for ornamental plants, while old tires are being used as reusable flower pots. Depending on the available space, some areas have been developed into mini-gardens and fenced for protection.
A recent success story includes the transformation of a hotspot in Shanmuga Nagar (Ward No. 25) into a beautiful spot featuring murals and a rock structure. Officials state that work is currently underway on two more sites near TVS Tollgate Service Road and Rockfort.
The corporation is maintaining a round-the-clock monitoring system to ensure the sustainability of these new green spaces. Officials have also announced that violators caught littering will be penalized, serving as a deterrent to safeguard the reclaimed areas.