SHILLONG, FEB 19: Deputy Chief Minister i-charge Urban Affairs Sniawbhalang Dhar on Thursday said a 17-acre permanent multi-purpose event ground is under development at New Shillong, with a budget of Rs 101 crores.
“…the project is full swing as I speak, 17 acre permanent multi-purpose event ground is under developments within the knowledge city at New Shillong which is near the stadium which has been sanctioned at the budget of Rs101 crores and this is the main purpose which really stress upon by the other members which is a minimum capacity of 60-70 thousands plus and along with parking ground in Mawkhanu near football stadium,” Dhar said while replying to a resolution moved by opposition VPP legislator from North Shillong Adelbert Nongrum in the Assembly.
He highlighted the government’s vision to make Shillong a culturally vibrant and inclusive city, with public spaces open to all sections of society.
Initiatives like transforming Wards Lake into a lively civic space, redeveloping Wahumkhrah Riverfront, and upgrading Ka Phan Nonglait Park are underway.
He said the stretch along Wahumkhrah River at Polo is being redeveloped as a Meghalaya First Riverfront Project which is under full progress and this will create a landscape open area, walking parts, activity zones and safe gathering spaces for both young and old boys and girls.
At the heart of the city, Dhar said even Barik area is being redeveloped as an open public plaza and this project aim both to decongest traffic and to create an organized civic spaces for public uses movements and communities interaction and similarly Ka Phan Nonglait Park is being upgraded with better amenities, improve accessibility, safer pedestrians pathway and improved crossings and also ensuring that children’s, women, senior citizens and young youth can move comfortably and safely in this area.
“These projects aim to create open, inclusive, and well-designed public spaces for recreation, gathering, and civic life,” he said
“Therefore the objective of this resolution to allocate adequate funds for a modern venue infrastructure is already being actively addressed through ongoing and sanctioned project both within Shillong and the new Shillong area township,” Dhar said while emphasizing that the government remain fully committed to building inclusive, accessible and future ready public infrastructure for our spirited citizens young and old.
He assured that the government has taken note of suggestions and remains committed to building inclusive and accessible public infrastructure.
