SAMBALPUR: Even as Sambalpur Municipal Corporation (SMC) had planned to reintroduce boating facility at Ramsagar tank right here by way of the give up of last yr, the provider is but to begin.
Ramsagar Park, which turned into evolved across the tank, was once known as Ramsagar Boating Club. It is the most well-liked hangout for the town’s citizens. In 2017, the park was renovated at an estimated price of Rs 1.38 crore underneath Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (AMRUT). Apart from renovation and beautification work, a musical fountain was also hooked up at an expected fee of Rs eighty lakh.
After of entirety of protection work, the club became renamed as Ramsagar Park and Musical Fountain. However, the preservation took away the boating facility, which become a chief enchantment of the activity centre.
Subsequently, the municipal authorities determined to reintroduce boating facility on the tank. In November, the municipal authorities had invited citation for deliver, set up and commissioning of 4-pedal boats along side life jackets and lifebuoys.
SMC Assistant Executive Engineer Bipin Bihari Mohanty said they have already procured 4-pedal
boats, life jackets and lifebuoys. There is a demand of a jetty to renew the boating facility at Ramsagar. The work on jetty will begin after the monsoon, he brought.
