Mayor dedicates waste to wonder park to citizens at sector 48
*”Waste to wonder: the park made from recycled materials”*
*Mission ‘Garbage Free City’*
Chandigarh, April 13:- Taking another initiative towards ‘Swachhata’ under ‘Garbage Free City’ mission, the Municipal Corporation Chandigarh today dedicated a ‘Waste to Wonder’ park to citizens of city beautiful at sector 48, Chandigarh.
Sh. Anup Gupta, city Mayor formally inaugurated the ‘waste to wonder’ park in the presence of Ms. Anindita Mitra, IAS, Commissioner, MCC, Sh. Kanwarjeet Rana, Senior Deputy Mayor, Sh. Rajinder Sharma, area councilor, other councilors and local residents of city beautiful.
The park, spread across 1.75 acres, is a unique addition to Chandigarh’s list of amazing attractions. The structures in the park are all made of industrial and other waste products, such as iron sheets, rods, fans, automobile parts, and many more waste products.
The park includes various types of structures, including an 18-feet tall sculpture of Modulor Man by Le Corbusier, a sculpture of an outdoor metals lighting tower, a sculpture of a stone family, robotic sculptures, and much more. Even the entries, benches, and bricks in the edges of plant beds are made from the bricks procured from the C&D plant. A Ludo setup is also made from the C&D plant.
While sharing about the initiative, the Mayor said that this is a remarkable achievement towards sustainable development. The park will showcase the beauty of waste and inspire citizens to manage waste effectively. He said that this park will become a popular attraction in the city and encourage people to take an active interest in environmental conservation.
The Mayor said that the Waste to Wonder Park is a perfect example of how to use waste productively and creatively. It is not only a unique attraction but also helps in creating awareness about waste management and its positive impact on the environment.
He further said that this park will not only contribute to the environment but also serve as a recreational space for the citizens. It is an excellent example of how waste can be transformed into a beautiful space. With the inauguration of the Waste to Wonder Park, Chandigarh takes a significant step towards a sustainable and eco-friendly future, said the Mayor.
