Stalin lays foundation for Guindy environmental park

Chief Minister M. K. Stalin on Tuesday laid the foundation stone for the first phase of the Guindy Environmental Park project at the Secretariat in Chennai. The park will be developed at an estimated cost of ₹37.85 crore with several eco-friendly features.
The proposed eco park, coming up at Guindy Eco Park, will include theme gardens, children’s play areas, bird habitats, aquatic gardens, lawns, viewing decks and shaded walking pathways. Officials said the park is designed to become a major recreational space for families and nature enthusiasts in the city.
During the event, the Chief Minister also inaugurated the “Super Tree Tower,” a 30-metre-tall vertical garden structure with nine levels at Kalaignar Centenary Park. Built at a cost of ₹11.84 crore, the structure is considered the first of its kind in India and is expected to serve as a prominent green attraction in the park.
The government also released the Tamil Nadu Agro Forestry Policy 2026, which aims to increase the state’s forest and tree cover to 33 percent. The policy focuses on promoting tree cultivation and sustainable land use practices across Tamil Nadu.
Officials said the land for the Guindy environmental park project, spanning about 118 acres, was recovered after a prolonged legal battle and later handed over to the Department of Horticulture and Hill Crops for development. The government plans to transform the site into a major green lung for Chennai while improving biodiversity and providing additional public recreational space.