Taking another initiative towards ‘Swachhata’ under ‘Garbage Free City’ mission, the Municipal Corporation Chandigarh on Thursday dedicated a ‘Waste to Wonder’ park to citizens of the city beautiful at sector 48, Chandigarh.
Mayor Anup Gupta formally inaugurated the ‘waste to wonder’ park in the presence of Anindita Mitra, Commissioner, MCC and local residents.
Officials said 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-foot 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.
The park will showcase the beauty of waste and inspire citizens to manage waste effectively and is expected to 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 and is not only a unique attraction but also helps in creating awareness about waste management and its positive impact on the environment.
Officials said the park will not only contribute to the environment but also serve as a recreational space for the citizens and 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", the Mayor added.