Sivaganga to get modern collectorate complex at ₹59.50 crore
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The government has issued a formal order sanctioning ₹59.50 crore for the construction of a modern district collectorate complex in Sivaganga, replacing the aging facility that has served the region since 1988. The current complex, which houses various vital government departments, has suffered from structural degradation and water leakage over its four decades of use. Although former Chief Minister M.
K. Stalin initially announced a project estimated at ₹89 crore in January 2025, the plan was later revised and downsized to ₹70 crore before receiving final clearance at the current sanctioned amount. Officials state that the new 10,548-square-foot facility will be built on the existing plot, with ₹48.41 crore specifically allocated for civil construction.
Preparations for the foundation stone laying ceremony are currently underway to address the long-standing administrative needs of the district.
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