GURURAJ JAMKHANDI, TNN, Jan 19, 2011, 09.59pm IST
DHARWAD: Tourism minister G Janardhana Reddy will inaugurate the beautified Sadhanakeri Lake here at 5.30 pm on Thursday. District minister Jagadish Shettar and other elected representatives will be present on the occasion.
Sadhanakeri Lake had been a source of inspiration to Jnanpith awardee poet Da Raa Bendre. It is now ready to inspire new-generation Bendres with a new serene look. The lake and its surroundings have been given a facelift under Baaro Sadhankerige Project sanctioned by the department of tourism, Government of India, thanks to efforts by MP Pralhad Joshi. DC Darpan Jain has ensured that there is no compromise on the quality of work.
The area, spread over eight acres, has been transformed into a park housing an amphitheatre, a musical fountain, boating facility, canteen, walk way, good landscape, playing equipment for children, etc. Nirmiti Kendra has given the lake a facelift at a cost of Rs 2.58 crore.
Measures have been taken for illuminating the park and also creating parking facility. There are toilet blocks in and outside the park.
Two paddle boats and a mechanical boat will be operational for the public. The park, which is now a plastic-free zone, will also host cultural programmes at its amphitheatre during weekends.
