Revival plan for Sanjay Lake in Trilokpuri gets final approval

According to DDA officials, the complex will be spread over approximately 10.26 hectares and will be based on the policy of Transit Oriented Development (TOD), a policy which seeks to utilise commercial and residential land space together.

The land will be developed in partnership with the National Building Construction Corporation Ltd (NBCC) and will have old-age homes and recreational facilities.

Officials informed the L-G that the complex was being taken up for development as “the area is commercial, and commercial plots marked as per the earlier plan could not be disposed of”.

“Development on TOD norms provides more flexibility to potential developers in a market-friendly way. This will be more responsive to the local needs. The project, according to the proposal, envisions a transformation of the area. It is expected that the creation of a city near a beautiful lake will enhance the local economy and help catalyse change and upgradation of the area. This will eventually restore a sense of safety and social pride in the vicinity of Trilokpuri and Kalyanpuri,” DDA vice-chairman Balwinder Kumar said.

“The basic objective of the project is to enhance environmental value and usability of the lake, which is shrinking day by day. There will be no permanent construction within the park and all interventions will be done to enhance the water quality,” a senior DDA official said.

Officials said promenades and conservatories will be constructed along the edge of the park to make it more vibrant and active.

“Floating plant beds on the lake will impart oxygen and remove unwanted and excess algae formation from the lake. A scientific planting strategy will be used along the edges of the lake. This strategy called bioswales (landscape elements designed to remove silt and pollution from surface run-off water) will prevent polluted storm water from entering the lake,” the official said.