Date:02/01/2009 URL: http://www.thehindu.com/2009/01/02/stories/2009010250710200.htm

Kerala - Thiruvananthapuram

Swimming pool: project report soon

Special Correspondent

Thiruvananthapuram: Minister for Sports M. Vijayakumar announced here on Thursday that a swimming pool with modern amenities would be constructed in the Kudappanakunnu panchayat.

Speaking after a visit to the site, he said the Kunnathukulam freshwater tank would be cleaned up and converted into the swimming pool.

“The government has sanctioned Rs.10 lakh for the project. It will be implemented with the support of the panchayat, Aquatic Club and Sports Council. The project report will be prepared in a week’s time”.

The Minister said the pond would be desilted in the first phase of the project.

“The construction of sidewalls, toilet and changing rooms will be taken up later”, he added.