Iyappanthangal, once a quiet village near Porur, has transformed into a bustling residential hub but struggles with inadequate civic amenities. Despite premium housing rates, residents face issues like poor quality drinking water, bad roads, and lack of stormwater drains. The locality’s exclusion from the Greater Chennai Corporation has further hindered funding and development.
Encroachments, sewage mismanagement, and water stagnation during monsoons exacerbate these problems, impacting public health and the environment. While the Panchayat takes steps to address garbage removal and park development, delays in infrastructure projects highlight a lack of coordination among departments. The proposed modernization of the bus terminus offers a glimmer of hope for improved connectivity and urban planning in the region.