BD250,000 park to open soon

By RASHA AL QAHTANI
WORK on a new BD250,000 public park in Karbabad is expected to be completed by September.
The project was initiated by Manama Municipal Council as part of its development programme for the Capital Governorate.
Councillor Mohammed Abdulla Mansoor Abdulla said the park near Le Chocolat, Seef District, would feature a variety of facilities for Karbabad and neighbouring villages.
"The work now is basically to remove the stones and level the ground for the project," he said.
The park, which will be built o an area of 5,762 square metres will have rides for the children, a walkway and an artificial waterfall.
Trees will be planted, shades will be set up and floodlights will be installed around the park to make the place brighter and more appealing and presentable to visitors.
"Plans for a small zoo was to be included in the park on the request of Karbabad residents, but it was scrapped by the council."
"The decision was made in view of the many diseases that may be caused by animals," he said.
Mr Abdulla the council did not want to endanger the health of residents by taking a chance and setting up a zoo near residential areas.
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.
"Residents will no longer have to travel elsewhere to enjoy park surroundings or for their children to play in a safe environment," he said.
"They will now be able to walk or jog in a place nearer to their homes."