The Marina makes a pitch for Blue Flag Beach certification

The Greater Chennai Corporation invites bids for a project to elevate the iconic shoreline to international standards, ensuring cleaner sands, more amenities, and a safer environment for visitors. The certification mandates compliance with 33 criteria in four categories
Marina Beach may soon have new vibrancy as the Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC) invites bids for the Blue Flag Beach Programme under the Tamil Nadu-Sustainably Harnessing Ocean Resources and Blue Economy (TN-SHORE) project. The project will help to elevate the iconic shoreline to international standards, ensuring cleaner sands, more amenities, and a safer environment for visitors.

The bidding began on October 31 this year. The facilities required for the certification include a site office, grey water treatment systems, a solid waste management system, LED lighting, CCTV cameras, and safety equipment. Additional amenities include solar-powered infrastructure, drinking water kiosks, stainless steel toilet blocks for men and women, changing rooms, jogging tracks, and fitness equipment. The project will help to develop the beach in compliance with the criteria for the Blue Flag certification, an internationally recognised eco-label for clean, safe, and sustainably managed beaches.