Delhi Minister Saurabh Bhardwaj said on Monday that the Timarpur Lake, being developed as a tourist destination, will soon be opened for the general public.
“This project not only facilitates groundwater recharge but also alleviates water-related issues faced by the local population,” said Bhardwaj. On the occasion of World Environment Day on June 5, Bhardwaj, visited the Timarpur Lake site to assess the progress of the associated works. He gave directions to the officials to ensure the timely completion of high-quality tasks, a press release said.
Bhardwaj, along with local residents and children, engaged in tree plantation activities around the lake to spread the message of environmental conservation.
“The sprawling Timarpur Lake, spanning 40 acres, will be soon opened for tourists,” he said. Bhardwaj said the construction of the lake is in its final phase, with 90 percent of the work already completed. The remaining work is expected to be finished soon, after which it will be opened to the general public, according to the release.
“The project aims to establish an ecological system and implement cost-effective methods to maximise underground water recharge. A sewage treatment plant (STP) being constructed here will channel clean water into the lake. Once the project is completed, it will aid in water storage, and groundwater recharge, and contribute to water treatment,” the minister said, according to the press release. While explaining the significance of the project, the AAP minister said, “Around 1940, there used to be a British-era treatment plant in Timarpur, Delhi. These oxidation ponds were used to clean dirty water.
This method of cleaning dirty water was very old, resulting in the accumulation of dirty water on the land of Timarpur, causing a foul smell. Due to these reasons, the plant was closed.”