New Delhi: The Arvind Kejriwal-led Delhi authorities is reworking the Timarpur lake in Delhi right into a vacationer spot that may open quickly. The challenge, overlaying 40 acres in northeast Delhi, additionally goals to create an ecosystem within the space and cost-effectively recharge the groundwater ranges, easing the water issues of the native folks. Delhi Water Minister Saurabh Bharadwaj checked the progress of the challenge on World Environment Day on Monday and planted bushes within the space. He mentioned the challenge is in its closing stage and 90 per cent of the work is completed. The remainder of the work will likely be accomplished quickly after which the lake will likely be accessible to the general public, Bharadwaj added.
“The Aam Aadmi Party government is developing the lake as a tourist attraction and it will soon let people enjoy the wonders of nature, the Delhi Water Minister’s office said in a statement. A Sewage Treatment Plant (STP) being built here will supply clean water to the lake. Once the project is finished, it will help in water storage, groundwater recharge, and water treatment,” he mentioned. Bharadwaj additionally posted photos of the lake which have been retweeted by Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Twitter.
विश्व पर्यावरण दिवस के उपलक्ष में तिमारपुर झील का निरीक्षण किया ।
माननीय मुख्यमंत्री @ArvindKejriwal जी का लक्ष्य हैं दिल्ली को झीलों का शहर बनाना हैं #WorldEnvironmentDay pic.twitter.com/78oR4EjKHj
— Saurabh Bharadwaj (@Saurabh_MLAgk) June 5, 2023
Happy to see the Timarpur Lake turning into a well-liked & lovely picnic spot in North Delhi. We are constructing such lakes throughout Delhi to revive ecological steadiness and provides Delhiites peaceable leisure spots. We will not relaxation earlier than we flip Delhi actually right into a ‘City of Lakes’.
उत्तर पूर्वी Delhi में Signature Bridge के बाद Timarpur झील बनी नई Tourists Attraction
▪️#WorldEnvironmentDay पर जल मंत्री @Saurabh_MLAgk ने तिमारपुर झील का मुआयना करने के बाद वृक्षारोपण किया
▪️पहले यहां आपराधिक घटनाएं होती थीं, कुछ लोग नशीले पदार्थों का सेवन करते थे
▪️अब… pic.twitter.com/lJhX3izD5q
— AAP (@AamAadmiParty) June 5, 2023
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Bharadwaj mentioned facilities like a meals cafe, a selfie level, a step plaza, a museum, an open-air theatre, a butterfly park, a gallery, and an auditorium will likely be arrange within the lake advanced. In the Forties, there was a therapy plant at Timarpur. These oxidation ponds have been used to purify soiled water. The was very outdated, which led to the piling up of soiled water on the land giving off a nasty scent, he mentioned. Because of those causes, the plant was shut down.
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Later, folks started throwing rubbish on the positioning making it a haven for anti-social components and drunkards. Criminal actions have been additionally reported right here, in keeping with the assertion. The locals raised complaints with public officers, after which restoration of the lake was began.