Govt working on multiple projects on evacuated Bagmati corridor land
Summary
The government is preparing multiple projects for land vacated by squatters along the Bagmati River corridor, including parks, sports grounds, traffic-safety facilities, night markets and wastewater infrastructure. Officials say the plans will restore floodplains, manage debris on site and keep the river corridor open for both public use and flood retention.
Key Points
- The High-Powered Committee for Integrated Development of the Bagmati Civilization is drafting plans for the evacuated Bagmati corridor land under the Ministry of Infrastructure Development.
- Proposed uses include parks, sports grounds, traffic-safety parks, night markets, food stalls, wastewater treatment plants, waste transfer stations and heavy-vehicle holding areas.
- Officials say the corridor will be kept open to restore floodplains, accommodate excess monsoon water and avoid permanent concrete structures.
- The committee is also working on sewer-line repairs, wastewater diversion and on-site reuse of demolition debris to reduce environmental and cost burdens.
