Mukkombu set to be best picnic spot - gets facelift
The public parks at the entrance of the picnic spot are
being given a facelift and work on the renovation of the children’s
amusement park is nearing completion. “Finishing touches are being given
now and the park will be ready in another 10 days,” a Public Works
Department official said.
The barrage across the
Cauvery River attracts a large number of picnickers, especially on
weekends and holidays. The parks adjoining the barrage are favourite
hangouts for children and youth. However, they have been languishing
without proper amenities and poor maintenance.
Chief
Minister Jayalalithaa had sanctioned Rs.3.10 crore last year for
developing tourist amenities at the spot and the Public Works Department
has redesigned the children’s park.
Sources in the
department said the project includes 17 components. The toy train, which
has been lying in disuse for several years, is to be reintroduced. The
track for the train has been re-laid with new sleepers and rails.
Theboat ride will also be reintroduced in the artificial pond in the
park. The pond has been cleared of silt and deepened for the purpose.
The park has been landscaped with decorative fountains and lighting. An
artificial waterfall with slides has also been built. Water for the
falls would be pumped from the river and treated before being let back
into the river.
Two additional toilet blocks and two
overhead water tanks, each with a capacity of 30,000 litres, have been
built to provide adequate water supply to the park.
However, even before the park has been officially thrown open to the
public, a few swings meant to be used by children were broken and the
decorative sculptures were defaced by vandals. PWD authorities said that
they are now being repaired and emphasised the need for visitors to use
the amenities properly.
The department also plans to appoint watch and ward staff to keep tabs on unscrupulous visitors.
The project also entails opening a couple of additional bathing ghats
for men and women separately on the right bank of the Cauvery river,
with adequate safety measures. The park on the opposite side of the
children’s park is also being renovated now.
Official sources indicated that the refurbished park is likely to be
declared open by Chief Minister Jayalalithaa during her visit to
Srirangam expected later this month.
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