The Hindu 11.01.2010
Renovated Rajaji Park thrown open
Staff Reporter
| The 2.2-acre park was given a facelift at an estimated cost of Rs. 24 lakh |
— Photo: N. Rajesh 
New-look: The illuminated Rajaji Park in Tuticorin.
TUTICORIN: The renovated Rajaji Park on Palayamkottai Road was inaugurated by Minister for Social Welfare P. Geetha Jeevan here on Saturday in the presence of Collector G. Prakash.
The corporation officials renovated the 2.2-acre park at an estimated cost of Rs. 24 lakh. After inaugurating the park, Ms. Jeevan said six parks had been developed and steps would be taken to improve the rest of the parks in Tuticorin.
With the assistance and sanction of funds from the Deputy Chief Minister M.K. Stalin, road infrastructure would also be developed in Tuticorin, the Minister said while referring to the ongoing underground drainage works.
The remaining parks would get a similar facelift under the aegis of public – private partnership, Mr. Prakash said. Play equipment in the park include swings and slides. There is a walking track on the landscaped park. The children’s park has been decked with luminous lights.
