BD250,000 Karbabad park work to begin

By RASHA AL QAHTANI
MANAMA
WORK on a new BD250,000 public park in Karbabad village will begin by the end of this month. The project was initiated by Manama Municipal Council as part of its development programme for the Capital Governorate.
Council member Mohammed Abdulla Mansoor Abdulla said the park, near Le Chocolat in Seef, would feature a variety of facilities for Karbabad and neighbouring villages.
"The park will have rides for children, a walkway and artificial waterfall," he said.
"It will give the residents of Karbabad a place to escape to from the pressures of modern life.
"Children in the area will also have a safe place to play."
Work on the project, which will be built on an area of 5,762 square metres, is expected to be completed by August next year.
"We will plant a lot of trees, set up shades and instal floodlights around the park to make the place brighter and more appealing and presentable."
Plans for a small zoo to be included in the park on the request of Karbabad residents was scrapped by the council, said Mr Abdulla.
He said the decision was made in view of the many diseases that may be caused by animals.
"The idea of the small zoo was good, but we refused it because we don't want to endanger the health of residents," said Mr Abdulla.
"The park will also include other necessary facilities, such as toilets for disabled people since the council takes them into consideration in every project it implements.
"It will mean they will no longer have to travel elsewhere to enjoy park surroundings, or for their children to play in a safe environment," he said.
"Instead of going to other parks and walkways, residents will now be able to walk or jog in a place closer to their homes."