GUJRAT: The Punjab government has approved the upgrade of the Shehbaz Sharif Park at the cost of Rs54m.
Spread over90 acresat the bank of river Chenab on the Gujrat side, the parkisthelargestrecreational facility in the region. The people of Gujrat, Wazirabad, Phalia, Alipur Chatha and adjoining areas of the district would also visit the park on special occasions and weekends.
Official sources said that the upgrade scheme had been proposed by the district administration, keeping in view the visitors’feedback.
The scheme includes development of a lake with boating facility aswell as the installation of swings and new lights whereas a cafeteria and construction of offices for the managerial staff is also on the cards. The project got special approval from the cabinet more than a month ago.
It is learnt that following the approval in the cabinet, the Local Government and C o m m u n i t y D e v e 1 o p m e n t Department, has sent the matter to the Planning and Development for further action.
An official of Gujrat District Council says the execution of the project might be launched within the current fiscal year; however, the full funding of the scheme would be released in the next fiscal year.