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The additional financing will be used to expand the scope of (49107-009 - Integrated Urban Flood Management for the Chennai-Kosasthalaiyar Basin Project), particularly to help the Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC) enhance flood retention in the Kadapakkam Lake through ecosystem restoration. It will demonstrate nature-based solutions (NbS) for climate change adaptation through rejuvenation of the water body, promoting integrated flood risk management to strengthen disaster resilience, mitigate environmental degradation, and enhance biodiversity. The additional financing will also strengthen capacity in the GCC and other stakeholders and increase awareness of the advantages of NbS for urban flood risk management. Project Name Integrated Urban Flood Management for the Chennai-Kosasthalaiyar Basin Project - Additional Financing Project Number 49107-012 Country / Economy India Project Status Approved Project Type / Modality of Assistance Grant Source of Funding / Amount Grant 0836-IND: Integrated Urban Flood Management for the Chennai-Kosasthalaiyar Basin Project - Additional Financing Global Environment Facility Grant US$ 6.88 million Strategic Agendas Environmentally sustainable growth Inclusive economic growth Drivers of Change Gender Equity and Mainstreaming Governance and capacity development Knowledge solutions Partnerships Sector / Subsector Water and other urban infrastructure and services / Urban flood protection Gender Equity and Mainstreaming Effective gender mainstreaming Description The additional financing will be used to expand the scope of (49107-009 - Integrated Urban Flood Management for the Chennai-Kosasthalaiyar Basin Project), particularly to help the Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC) enhance flood retention in the Kadapakkam Lake through ecosystem restoration. It will demonstrate nature-based solutions (NbS) for climate change adaptation through rejuvenation of the water body, promoting integrated flood risk management to strengthen disaster resilience, mitigate environmental degradation, and enhance biodiversity. The additional financing will also strengthen capacity in the GCC and other stakeholders and increase awareness of the advantages of NbS for urban flood risk management. Project Rationale and Linkage to Country/Regional Strategy Kadapakkam Lake is in a newly developing peri-urban part of the Chennai Kosasthalaiyar basin. Located near the Manali industrial hub in north Chennai, the lake is under worsening risk of water pollution, encroachment, and biodiversity loss. Recognizing the complex causes of urban flooding and the pressing need to strengthen climate and disaster resilience and environmental conservation, the additional financing will provide adaptive NbS to maximize environmental services over time and provide long-lasting benefits. Impact Chennai City made a safe place to live in, with reduced vulnerability to disaster Project Outcome Description of Outcome Climate and disaster resilience in the Chennai Kosasthalaiyar River basin strengthened Progress Toward Outcome Implementation Progress Description of Project Outputs Climate-resilient urban flood protection infrastructure improved in the Chennai Kosasthalaiyar River basin Urban flood preparedness of the GCC and project communities enhanced Measures for sustaining O&M of stormwater drainage system established in the GCC Status of Implementation Progress (Outputs, Activities, and Issues) Geographical Location Chennai Safeguard Categories Environment B Involuntary Resettlement C Indigenous Peoples C Summary of Environmental and Social Aspects Environmental Aspects Proposed activities will improve the environment around the lake and are unlikely to have significant adverse environmental impacts that are unprecedented or irreversible. Involuntary Resettlement No land acquisition or physical or economic displacement is envisaged in the components supported by the additional financing. Continuous stakeholder consultation will be undertaken in project implementation. Indigenous Peoples Based on field visit and consultation, no tribal population was found in the project area. Stakeholder Communication, Participation, and Consultation During Project Design Project beneficiaries and stakeholders will participate in the consultations and social media platforms to increase their awareness on project feature and benefits. During Project Implementation Community members will join the consultations on project benefits and increase the awareness of nature-based solutions. Business Opportunities Consulting Services Individual consultants to be hired Procurement One civil works package to be procured Responsible ADB Officer Matsunaga, Akira Responsible ADB Department South Asia Department Responsible ADB Division Urban Development and Water Division, SARD Executing Agencies Municipal Administration and Water Supply Dept Government of Tamil Nadu Fort St. George Chennai -600-009 |
