Namadhu Valankulam

Valankulam tank  is one of the largest tanks situated in the south zone of the city with the southern bund connecting Trichy Road in Sungam and the northern part connecting the Palghat /Pollachi Road in the Ukkadam region. A bypass road laid by the Highways Department connects Sungam and Ukkadam over a length of 2.8 km. Though it is located in the heart of the city, it seems to be a glorified sewage tank due to the flow of sewage water. Due to the sewage in the tank, it has become a breeding ground for water hyacinth. Valankulam mainly serves the area by recharging the aquifers on the southern and eastern sides of Coimbatore. This sector is a very important place as it contains the Collectorate, Bus stand, Railway station, host of Educational establishments, Hospitals, Industries, Airport, Government Offices etc., and therefore it is extremely important to the citizens of Coimbatore and the large visiting population from neighbouring states. 

On the day of the campaign, Siruthuli invited people from all walks of life to participate in this one-kilometre long signature and art exposition on canvas. The one-kilometre long cloth banner was fixed on Sungam bypass Road (on the bund of ValanKulam)  from 8 a.m. onwards to facilitate the signature campaign and art exposition where thousands of people turned up in support of the campaign.  Shri G.K.Sundaram – Chairman Lakshmi Groups of Companies a reputed citizen of Coimbatore inaugurated the campaign and hoisted the national flag. General Public, students and teachers from all the Educational Institutions, Service Organisations, Industrial establishments and associations of all kinds pledged their solidarity for the cause by joining this campaign. It is estimated that about 6000 participants showed their unanimity by signing  in the campaign.  After many years Valankulam has reached the maximum water level during the subsequent rains. The total tank bed area of Valankulam is 160 acres. Surplus water from periakulam and the rainwater from the city are the principal sources of water for this tank. When the tank was restored to regain its pristine self, it again became the abode of migratory birds with different flora and fauna.