Questions raised over administration's gross negligence in maintenance of Bharuch's Matariya Talav Park

The Matariya Talav Park, located in the heart of Bharuch city, is currently in a dilapidated condition due to serious negligence by the administration. This park was developed by the BAUDHA at a cost of lakhs of rupees for citizens to walk, exercise, and for children to play, but due to lack of proper maintenance, it is now becoming a centre of problems. According to a report by Sandesh, despite a large expenditure being made in the name of development, repairs are not being carried out.

In the play zone for children in the park, the play equipment is in a broken condition. Additionally, the tiles installed in the play area have been uprooted from several places. Due to this hazardous situation, there is a possibility that children might fall while playing and sustain serious injuries, causing widespread concern among parents regarding safety.

The condition of the jogging track, built for the health of citizens, is also extremely pitiable. The paver blocks on the track have come out in many places, due to which people walking or running could fall and get injured. There is also discussion regarding an elderly person falling on the track. While facilities such as seating arrangements for the elderly, gazebos, and exercise equipment exist in the park, people say that responsibility is not fulfilled merely by setting up facilities; their regular inspection and maintenance are also necessary.

Furthermore, negligence is also being shown in the maintenance of trees. Complaints have also been raised that instead of properly disposing of trimmed bushes and tree branches, they are being thrown into the lake water. Local residents have demanded that the BAUDHA administration immediately inspect the site and carry out repairs of the broken equipment, uprooted tiles, and paver blocks, and establish a permanent arrangement for the regular maintenance of the park.