The Lieutenant Governor (L-G) Anil Baijal on Wednesday directed the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) to redevelop the Trunk Drains (TD) situated in Dwarka area and create pathways, bicycle tracks and storm water management.
The main aim behind the project is to improve the environment, cleaning of drains and development of the whole area. The length of TD is 5.3 KM and TD is 3.8 KM.
As per the officials, under the redevelopment plan, sewage and storm water management will be created with aim to reuse treated waste water for water body creation within channels and for irrigating garden and landscaped area. Besides, green public spaces for citizens such as parks, sitting areas, promenades, pathways, public services and others will be developed.
"L-G has asked the civic authority to develop green corridors, cycle tracks, shaded walkways, water cascades to assist natural water treatment, Children Park, etc. with adequate street furniture, lights and civic amenities along with drains to make them buzzing public spaces. The community space will also be also be ensured to create interest of the neighbourhood. This will help in developing complete urban ecosystem by substantially improving local environment," said a DDA official.