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The Hindu
22-05-2025
- General
- The Hindu
Tiruchi's new walking track and inclusive park a hit with residents
The newly inaugurated walking track and inclusive park with recreation facilities for all sections of people, including persons with disabilities and elders, on Race Course Road in Tiruchi, has been a breath of fresh air for residents. The one-of-its-kind park in the city, which has been established on the walking tracks around the Anna Stadium in Khajamalai at a cost of ₹7.52 crore under Corporation General Funds, has gained popularity among the public. About 2.1 km of the existing tracks were redeveloped, and the space between the tracks was utilised to develop activity-based recreational spaces. Walking tracks with decorative trees, modern LED lamps, and granite benches were installed, and provisions for yoga and meditation for senior citizens, an open-air gym, a play area for children, and wheelchair access have been provided. The tiles on the walking tracks have been replaced with anti-slippery pedestrian platforms to ensure the safety of users while the children's park is equipped with modern play equipment and amenities. The project was aimed at encouraging non-motorised transport and walking among residents. 'The park and walking track are a perfect spot to unwind and get some exercise. Since it is summer holidays, children are enjoying themselves and are away from mobile and television,' said S. Vinotha, a visitor. Welcoming the initiative, N. Jamaludeen, a civic activist, pointed out that Tiruchi has very few entertainment and recreation spots and that the new walking track with amenities is a great addition to the city's infrastructure. 'The civic body has set its eyes on redeveloping open spaces and waterbodies, which is crucial in creating a liveable and sustainable environment. However, the authorities should focus on maintaining the park and equipment, preventing public littering and curbing stray dog menace to attract more visitors,' said Ghouse Baig, a city resident.
The Hindu
18-05-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
Minister Nehru launches many projects in Tiruchi
Minister for Municipal Administration K.N. Nehru inaugurated new buildings at an outlay of Rs. 2.04 crore and launched work on phase II of a 9.8-km-long link road in Tiruchi on Saturday. A bus shelter at Aravanur Mela Pandamangalam at a cost of ₹10 lakh, a community toilet at Keerakollai Street at ₹22.80 lakh and Cholarajapuram at 12 lakh, borewell with electric motor and drinking water tank at a cost of ₹3 lakh each at Vandikara Street, South Vella Street, Puthur North Muthuraja Street and Ramalinga Nagar II Main Road, a drinking water tank at ₹3 lakh at South Ramalinga Nagar, a drinking water tank at Puthur Agraharam at ₹2.85 lakh, a ration shop at Ramnagar at ₹13 lakh, anganwadis at Keel Vannarapettai at Rs. 59 lakh and Pudhu Mariamman Kovil Street at ₹37.40 lakh and open-air gyms near Inamthar Thoppu at Rs. 12 lakh and Anna Nagar 2nd Cross Street at ₹20 lakh were opened. These projects were constructed utilising the Member of the Legislative Assembly funds, General Funds and Education Funds. Mr. Nehru launched work on phase II of the 9.8-km-long road from Panjapur to the Kudamurutti banks in Tiruchi. A sum of ₹68 crore has been sanctioned under the Tamil Nadu Urban Development Fund and Corporation General Funds. The project will cover a 2.15-km distance along the Koraiyar from Woraiyur to the Kudamurutti bridge. The two-lane road will be 10 metres wide. An elevated highway with an overbridge will be formed over the railway track. The elevated road will be 1.19-km long. Construction of a retaining wall for 840 m and a storm-water drain with a walking track for 870 m are among the components of the Phase II project, which will be completed by November 2026. Collector M. Pradeep Kumar, Mayor M. Anbazhagan and Corporation Commissioner V. Saravanan were present.
