Chief Minister Raghubar Das on Monday inaugurated Jubilee Lake at Chaibasa. Built at a cost of Rs 10 crore, Tata Steel along with KRG Rainwater Foundation, Chennai has revamped the lake to give it a new face.
The project involves beautification and resurrection of the lake by arresting and diverting the various sources of contamination. Speaking on the occasion, the Chief Minister said, “Tata Steel has rich legacy in community development in its areas of operation and taking forward this legacy Tata Steel has developed this Jubilee Park to the people of Chaibasa.”
The lake inside the park also acts as major source of recharge for the surrounding water extraction structures. KRG Rainwater Foundation, Chennai, a reputed expert organization working on water harvesting projects was entrusted to carry out a feasibility study for this project and they have submitted their report with feasible solutions.
Jubilee Park (popularly known as Jayanti Sarovar) is a popular tourist destination, located near District High Court at Chaibasa.
The arena has a boundary wall of 1.2 KM having a pathway of 1.3 KM which is illuminated by LED’s throughout at night.
The project entailed diversion of grey water from lake to sewage canal by laying underground pipeline with pits around the lake, installation of transformer for power supply and fountains. The western side of the lake has colourful pathways with toe guards, viewpoints, sitting places, tree guards, gents & ladies toilets, security room cum ticket counter, cross over pathways to cafeteria, drinking water trough, children playing equipment and exercise equipment.
There are in total four bathing ghats for ladies, gents, community rituals and for immersion purpose. The special dedicated Children’s corner inside the park is an added attraction for children.