Rejuvenation of Otteri lake, around six km from city limits towards Arani, would be taken up by the Vellore Corporation once the Model Code of Conduct for the Lok Sabha elections ends. The Vellore Corporation will take up rejuvenation of the Otteri lake, around six kilometres from city limits towards Arani, once the Model Code of Conduct for the Lok Sabha election ends.
Built by the British in 1904 and spread over 19 acres, the man-made lake has a total storage capacity of 19 MLD (million liters per day). The lake draws its water from nearby hills like Palamathi, Kolavimedu, and Naickaneri, which are part of Jawadhu Hills. Excess rainwater from the lake during the monsoon flows to the Vellore Fort’s moat through the Nicholson channel and then onwards to the Surya Kulam before joining Palar river.
“A detailed Project Report (DPR) has been readied for complete rejuvenation of the lake and its park to make it a permanent water source and a recreational facility. Work will begin soon,” a senior Corporation official told The Hindu.
