The New Indian Express 20.09.2010
BBMP takes up development work
BANGALORE: Here is good news for the residents of Marapana Palya. The Bruhat Bangalore Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) has taken a few initiatives to develop the park that was neglected for quite some time.The Expresso published an article “A safe heaven for intruders’’ on August 31 explaining the need for taking up development works at the park. The article also explained how the park would be useful for residents of Marappana Palya and also truck drivers who can relax at the park while the goods were unloaded from trucks.
Responding to the news item, Superintendent of Horticulture (West) visited the park and submitted a report to the BBMP Commissioner. The Superintendent has said that overgrown weeds and debris were cleared and a few saplings were planted at the park.
He said that more development works will be taken up during this year.
