Madhapur’s Tammidikunta expanded from 14 to 29 acres after HYDRAA cleanup

Hyderabad: Tammidikunta in Madhapur, part of Hyderabad’s bustling IT Corridor, is undergoing a major transformation to become a clean, attractive and visitor-friendly lake.

Years of neglect, accumulated waste and encroachments are being cleared by Hyderabad Disaster Response and Asset Protection Agency (HYDRAA) to restore the lake’s natural charm and create a recreational space for the community.

Comprehensive restoration and expansion

HYDRAA has removed silt, plastic waste and thorny bushes from the lake area while clearing encroachments. The lake has been expanded from 14 acres to 29 acres, with strengthened bunds, upgraded inlets and outlets, and a redesigned main entrance near Shilparamam.

HYDRAA Commissioner AV Ranganath inspected the site on Monday, reviewing the ongoing restoration and landscaping works.

Creating a visitor-friendly environment

The commissioner emphasised developing Tammidikunta into a safe, clean and welcoming space for residents, IT professionals and tourists.

Plans include parks along the main entrance, children’s play areas, seating arrangements for the elderly, open gyms, and shaded resting areas. Trees planted along the 2 km bund will provide cool shade and help oxygenate the surroundings.

Tourism and community engagement

HYDRAA aims to position Tammidikunta as a prominent urban recreational spot in the IT Corridor, the Commissioner said.

Additional Commissioner N Ashok Kumar, ACP Srikanth and other officials accompanied the Commissioner during the site visit to monitor the progress and provide guidance for further improvements.