UKKADAM LAKE | ഉക്കടം തടാകം | COIMBATORE

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The Ukkadam-Valankulam Lake is situated between Trichy Road and Sangam Bypass Road. Ukkadam Lake also known as Ukkadam Periyakulam covers an area of 1.295 sq km and has an average depth of 19 feet. The lake also receives and drains water from Selvachinthamani Lake, located upstream in the north.

Various types of birds like Purple Moorhen, Little Grebes etc come here regularly. A railway track connecting Coimbatore Junction and Podanur passes over the lake. This lake is a popular place among tourists.

Interesting facts about Ukkadam Valankulam Lake

1. Various birds can be seen as part of Coimbatore Holiday Packages which include Little Grebe Painted Stork and Purple Moorhen.

2. The lake has an outlet that connects it to the Valankulam Lake.

3. As part of the lake beautification and restoration project, the Municipal Corporation has installed a walker plaza, a children's play area, non-motorized track, and food kiosks.

4. A railway track connecting Coimbatore Junction and Podanur passes over the lake.

How to reach Ukkadam Valankulam Lake

By Bus:- There is Kovil Bus Stand near the lake which is 3.1 km away.

By Air:- The distance of the lake from Coimbatore International Airport is 11.4 km, you can easily go by booking a cab from here.

By Rail:- Ukkadam-Valankulam Lake is at a distance of 1 km from Coimbatore Junction. You can take rickshaw to the lake from the station.

The lake is fed by canals derived from Noyyal river. The lake also receives water from Selvachinthamani lake located upstream in the north and drain water. The lake has an outlet connecting it with Valankulam lake. The water can be released through four sluice gates located on the south side of the lake.

As per a study conducted in 2003–04, the lake had 36 genera of zooplankton including of 8 genera of protozoa and 6 genera of Rotifera with increased eutrophication of the lake. Species Diversity Index of zooplankton population ranged from 1.74 to 3.63 across the year with maximum before the beginning of the summer and end of South-west monsoon.

As per a study on bird diversity conducted in 2013, about 48 species of avifauna belonging to 20 families were recorded. Most species were recorded in March before the start of summer and was the least in the winter months of November and December. Highest bird population was observed in the months of January and February. Various birds including little grebes, painted storks and purple moorhen can be spotted in this lake.

Fishing is carried out by local fishermen and enthusiasts. In the 2000s, due to encroachment and the fishes were infected with metals and pathogens from polluted waste water discharged from the sewage.The local fishermen requested the lake to be cleaned up to ensure healthy fish population.

The lake became contaminated with effluents from sewage release from the city and was encroached by water hyacinth. In 2010, Coimbatore Corporation unveiled a plan to De-silt the lake and clear the encroachments. The corporation hired external consultants and suggested public-private-partnership model for the development of the lake. In 2013, the de-silting was carried out by the Coimbatore Corporation in association with NGO Siruthuli, Residents Awareness Association of Coimbatore and Vijayalakshmi Charitable Trust. The restoration of the lake was funded partly by the government and partly by private corporations and the activity was carried out with the help of volunteers from public.

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