Pokhara to Construct 'Organic Eco Trail' Connecting Fewa Lake and Panchase
Summary
Pokhara will build an 17.25-kilometer 'Organic Eco Trail' connecting Fewa Lake and Panchase at an estimated cost of Rs 52 crore. The metropolis is also moving ahead with a modern Emergency Operation Center in Pokhara-27 to strengthen disaster response and preparedness.
Key Points
- Tenders have been invited for the Organic Eco Trail project, which will be built under the Urban Resilience and Livability Improvement Project with support from the ADB, the Urban Development Fund, and Pokhara Metropolitan City.
- The trail will cover 17.25 kilometers around Fewa Lake and 4.45 kilometers in the Panchase area, with improvements such as railings, signboards, toilets, resting places, and bird-watching facilities.
- Officials say the project follows environmental and social standards because it passes through protected forest and watershed areas, and work must be completed within 18 months after the contract is signed.
- Pokhara Metropolitan City is also building a modern Emergency Operation Center for disaster risk reduction at the former Lekhnath Municipality office premises.
