Pokhara's Phirke River Project Aims to Emulate South Korea's Cheonggyecheon
Summary
Pokhara plans to transform the polluted Phirke River into a green, modern river corridor inspired by South Korea's Cheonggyecheon, featuring walkways, bicycle lanes, and tourist facilities with support from the Asian Development Bank.
Key Points
- Mayor Dhanraj Acharya of Pokhara unveiled plans to develop the Phirke River inspired by Seoul's Cheonggyecheon River project.
- Phirke River suffers from pollution and encroachment, reducing its natural water quality and affecting nearby Phewa Lake.
- The project envisions a 6-meter standard riverbank corridor with footpaths, bicycle lanes, eco-friendly spaces, cafes, and lighting.
- The Asian Development Bank is collaborating and providing funding, though progress has been delayed due to legal and standard implementation challenges.
