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The Waste to Wonder Theme Park at Rajmata Jijau Udyan in Pimple Saudagar is set to become a unique attraction for Pimpri Chinchwad residents, with 17 world-famous monuments being recreated innovatively from waste materials. From the Taj Mahal to the Eiffel Tower, Burj Khalifa to Leaning Tower of Pisa, each replica is designed to reflect global heritage while promoting environmental sustainability through the creative reuse of discarded materials.
The park, currently under development, aims to offer visitors a visually stunning experience with high-quality replicas and well-planned facilities, including food stalls, parking, ticket counters, landscaping, and proper safety measures.
In addition to the replicas, the park’s design integrates environmental and safety considerations. Officials overseeing civil, electrical, and landscaping works, including planting, lighting, and compound walls, were instructed to coordinate closely and expedite pending approvals.
The monuments being recreated include the Taj Mahal, Eiffel Tower, Burj Khalifa, Leaning Tower of Pisa, Sydney Opera House, Ajanta Caves, La Sagrada Familia, Chichen Itza, Pyramid of Giza, Petra of Jordan, Colosseum of Rome, Big Ben of London, Angkor Wat, Hampi Chariot, Statue of Liberty, Trevi Fountain, and Mount Rushmore.
During the visit, Additional Commissioner Jambhale Patil also inspected Sadhu Vaswani Udyan in G Ward, emphasizing the importance of landscaping, signage, accessibility for persons with disabilities, and proper drainage to enhance public enjoyment and safety.