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Patna Parks Get Mega Makeover: Rs11 Crore Boost
29 Aug
Summary
- Patna Municipal Corporation invests over Rs11 crore in upgrading parks.
- Projects include new green spaces, walking paths, and community facilities.
- Upgrades span various locations including Srikrishnapuri and Mithapur.
The Patna Municipal Corporation (PMC) is initiating a comprehensive makeover for several parks and water bodies across the city, with a total investment exceeding Rs11 crore. These projects are designed to enhance public spaces by incorporating facilities for walking, fitness, recreation, and community activities, fostering a greener urban landscape.
Several key projects are underway or proposed. In Patliputra, a pond-cum-park is planned near Surya Temple at an estimated cost of Rs1.71 crore, featuring gardens, a fountain, and amenities like toilets and seating. The rejuvenation of Kacchi Talab is nearing completion, involving dewatering, cleaning, and strengthening its base, alongside new boundary walls and pathways.
Dumdum Park in Srikrishnapuri will be expanded into a 60,000-sqft green space costing approximately Rs2.45 crore. Furthermore, a tender has been issued for Sipara Park in Mithapur, a 14,717-sqm area requiring Rs3.97 crore for features like a children's play area, open gym, and selfie point. Enhancements are also being made to Janta Flats park for Rs46 lakh, and a new park is slated for Ward no. 43 of Bankipur with an allocation of Rs1.5 crore.
