Art sculptures made of metal scrap in Chennai beach

Team Udayavani, Aug 9, 2021, 5:15 PM IST

Source; ANI

The Chennai Corporation initiated a series of beautification initiatives for the city titled the ‘Singara Chennai 2.0’ plan.

Structures are being put up at 14 places in the city.

The structures are made of metal scraps discarded at the Corporation’s scrapyard.

The plan includes the idea of raising awareness about recycling and reducing wastage.

Fifteen tonnes of metal scrap have been provided by the Corporation to artists from local and nearby States.

The structures have been placed in parks, near beaches, and any such open and easily accessible areas for the public to see.

Tamil Nadu | Metal sculptures made out of scrap material are being set up across prime locations in Chennai, as part of city's initiative on waste management. pic.twitter.com/p9L2UXIGKR

— ANI (@ANI) August 8, 2021

Reports stated that the sculptures have cost Rs 29 lakhs.

The art pieces are being put up using anti-rusting oil and plans are underway to coat them annually with it to keep them in good condition.

Here are some pictures of wall arts and beautification around North region of #Chennai#BeautifyingChennai#ChithiramPesum#ChennaiCorporation#NammaChennai
Manali Express Road, Zone1, Division 5 pic.twitter.com/hM0mtbJKUK

— Greater Chennai Corporation (@chennaicorp) August 7, 2021

The plan also includes planting trees and giving a makeover to existing gardens in the city and turning the Marina beach into a world-class tourist attraction with new facilities.