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The Kovilpalayam railway station near Kinathukadavu is slated to reopen after being closed for approximately 34 years. The Palakkad Railway Division has approved the revival of the station, which will include a crossing line and other infrastructure, with an investment of ₹35.36 crore.
Coimbatore Corporation has proposed ten development projects to utilize a Rs 3,500 crore grant from the 16th Central Finance Commission. A significant proposal includes an Rs 824 crore underground drainage project for Kalapatti, Vilankurichi, and Saravanampatti. Other projects include Noyyal riverfront rejuvenation and the construction of sewage treatment plants.
Environmental organizations and residents have urged the Tamil Nadu government to withdraw the proposed waste-to-energy plant at the Vellalore landfill. They contend that the technology is unsuitable for mixed municipal waste and that many countries are moving towards decentralized waste management.
Land acquisitions for real estate projects saw a slight dip in the last fiscal year, but listed companies remained active, particularly in Tier II and III cities like Coimbatore. These developers are increasingly focusing on housing projects in these cities, driven by shifting consumer demand towards branded developers.
The Coimbatore Corporation's proposed 2026-27 budget primarily features ongoing projects, such as the Noyyal river front development, bio-CNG initiatives, and waste-to-energy plants, including provisions for the completion of projects like the Ukkadam bus terminal and underground drainage works.
Coimbatore's real estate market demonstrated steady growth in 2025, with Vilankurichi plots experiencing a 24.7% annual rise. Peelamedu and Saravanampatti averaged ₹4,900–9,450 per sq. ft. The report notes that urbanization is deepening in Tier-II cities like Coimbatore, supported by new highways and metro extensions, which have strengthened buyer trust through RERA compliance.
The second Master Plan for Coimbatore, released by Chief Minister M.K. Stalin, outlines a vision for the city's development by 2041. Key proposals include a 119.3 km outer ring road, nine industrial clusters, and five economic corridors, aiming to foster economic growth, improve transport systems, and accommodate a projected population of 58.4 lakh.
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