Paruthipattu Lake
Paruthipattu Lake, also known as Avadi Lake, is a lake in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. It is located in the Avadi locality of Chennai. It is the second eco-park in the city after Chetput Lake. History The lake remained one of the neglected waterbodies in the western suburbs for long, shrinking to . In 2018, the Water Resources Department restored the lake at a cost of 280 million in two phases, developing it into an eco-tourism spot. The lake eco-park was opened to public on 21 June 2019. The renovation involved relocation of approximately 500 people. Lake Avadi Lake lies right behind the Tamil Nadu Housing Board (TNHB) and Thirumullaivoyal. This lake is of length of 2.64 kilometers and covers an area of 8 acres before the restoration. It is mostly known to have never dried up in many years. This lake has supposedly been a source of water for cultivation of farm lands long before. The water body attracts many birds during various seasons. The lake is fed by surplus water from the unpolluted stretch of the Cooum River. The lake serves as a source for groundwater recharge in the neighbouring areas, such as Adhiparasakthi Nagar and Govardhanagiri. The