Civic body to develop parks at EWS Colony, Dairy Complex

Tribune News Service

Ludhiana, June 13

Finally, after passing of a long period, the Municipal Corporation (MC) is going to develop over 25 parks at the economically weaker section (EWS) Colony and Dairy Complex on Tajpur Road, here. The civic body will get the parks developed under the Smart City Mission and tenders for the same have been floated.

The parks were in a shambles for the past some years. Local residents had been complaining about the poor condition of the parks at the EWS Colony while the parks at the Dairy Complex were being used to dump cow dung, as per information.

Jagjit Singh, a resident, said: “There is dire need to develop parks in these areas. If the authorities are going to develop the same, they should focus on more plantation. A good quality grass is required. After carrying out the development of the parks, the Municipal Corporation should also ensure their maintenance. A team of gardeners should be deployed to look after these green areas.”

Air pollution caused by industrial units is also one of the major issues in areas located on Tajpur Road. As per the residents, the green cover should be increased and air pollution levels must be controlled.

MC Superintending Engineer (B&R) at Zone B Parveen Singla said they had floated the tenders for the project. Once the tendering process was completed, work would be started for the development of the parks.

Ludhiana East MLA Sanjay Talwar said: “The parks of both areas will be developed soon. The estimated cost of the project work is about Rs 2.25 crore.”

He said plantation would be done at the parks while footpaths and canopies would also be made available.