Lalitpur Metropolitan City Inaugurates Reconstructed Saptapatal Pond
Summary
Lalitpur Metropolitan City has completed and inaugurated the reconstructed historic Saptapatal Pond after a long legal battle and removal of encroachments. The project includes a park, walkways, resting platforms and ecological features, while efforts are underway to revive the old Rajkulo water system.
Key Points
- Lalitpur Metropolitan City inaugurated the reconstructed historic Saptapatal Pond in a special ceremony on Saturday.
- The 4.72-crore project covers 13 ropanis, 6 anas, 2 paisa and 3 dam, with the pond itself spanning 6.71 ropanis and holding about 19 lakh liters of water.
- The reconstruction includes walkways, gardens, resting platforms, dim lighting to protect birds, and a pedestrian bridge connecting Saptapatal Pond with Paleswo Pond.
- The old Rajkulo canal system is being revived with support from Godawari Municipality to ensure a regular water supply to the pond.
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