The Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC) has announced a significant initiative to rejuvenate three urban lakes—Nolambur, Ramanthangal, and Subramaniya—with a budget of ₹35 crore (approximately $4.2 million USD). This project is designed to enhance climate resilience and improve water quality through a blue-green infrastructure approach, which includes strengthening bunds, desilting lakebeds, and creating wetlands and bio-filtration zones. Additionally, the initiative will introduce pedestrian-friendly features such as walkways, gazebos, seating areas, and viewing decks. A senior GCC official noted that the restoration aims to enhance groundwater recharge and reduce flood risks in nearby residential neighborhoods, addressing the city's ongoing challenges with flooding during monsoons and declining groundwater levels in summer. Residents have welcomed the initiative but stress the importance of sustained maintenance to ensure its success. They highlighted past beautification efforts that failed due to lack of upkeep. The GCC's plan is seen as a model for future restoration projects across Chennai, which has faced significant environmental challenges due to rapid urbanization and pollution.