Chandigarh: A proposal to redevelop Leisure Valley in Sector 10 with a strong focus on universal accessibility and upgraded recreational facilities will be placed for approval before the Municipal Corporation’s 362nd general house meeting on June 29.The project, estimated to cost Rs 2.3 crore, has been prepared under the landcaping capital head and is based on a design prepared by the Chandigarh College of Architecture (CCA). The proposal aims to make the valley fully accessible for persons with disabilities while modernising its infrastructure and visitor amenities.According to the agenda note, the redesign follows directions from authorities to ensure that parks in the city remain accessible to people with disabilities, in line with the Harmonised Guidelines and Standards for Universal Accessibility.The project proposes wheelchair-accessible entrances through widened gates, ramps with gentle gradients and grab rails, tactile pathways for the visually impaired, Braille signage, multilingual directional boards, accessible parking bays and specially designed toilets.The revamp will also include renewal of jogging tracks, installation of paver pathways, railings, information display and landscaping works. Existing infrastructure requiring repair or replacement will also be upgraded as part of the project.To enhance recreational facilities, the proposal includes installation of outdoor fitness equipment such as hip twisters, horizontal ladders, pull-up bars, stretch bars, pommel horse apparatus and integrated fitness stations. A children’s play area with swings, slides, see-saws, multi-activity play systems and other play equipment has also been proposed.The landscaping component includes plantation of shrubs and medicinal plants, horticultural improvements and beautification measures across the park. Public health and electrical works, including new water supply, drainage, lighting, toilet facilities and safety features, are also part of the project.The engineering wing has estimated that the work will take 10 months to complete after approval. The project will be executed in accordance with the latest CPWD specifications.
