The Hindu 04.04.2013
Sivaganga Park becoming a top chill-out spot
The
park, one of the main tourist attractions near the Big Temple, had a
good number of visitors on Wednesday. They could be seen enjoying the
toy train, swimming pool, park facilities, and a few available animals
in the park. There are 32 deer in the park, pigeons, jackal, ducks, love
birds, and rabbits. A science park exists inside the main premises.
Children from a school in Tiruchi who visited the park on Wednesday said
that they enjoyed their visit.
According to
Savithiri Gopal, Chairperson of Thanjavur Municipality, many
improvements were envisaged in the park. Proposals had been sent to the
government for fund allotment.
A mini zoo would be
set up and some facilities which are not working in the water sports
area would be repaired. The park was a source of revenue for the
municipality. The local body gets a profit of Rs. 15 lakh every year.
Revenue was Rs. 40 lakh while expenditure was around Rs. 25 lakh.
