Columbus, break dance rides all set for revival at Jalandhar's Nikku Park

Tribune News Service

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Jalandhar, July 27

As a part of the expansion and rejuvenation plan for kids’ all-time favourite Nikku Park at Model Town, three more rides will soon become operational. Deputy Commissioner Ghanshyam Thori said within short span of time, Nikku Park would have an ultra modern balling court besides two major swings namely Columbus and break dance. Thori said nearly Rs 12 lakh would be incurred to complete these tasks, which would be also centre of attraction for hundreds of daily visitors.

He said the balling court would also be made operational in four-five days at a cost of Rs 1.5 lakh while Rs 7 lakh is being spent to revive Columbus swing besides making break dance swing functional at a cost of nearly Rs 3.75 lakh. The Deputy Commissioner said these rides were out of order for the past eight years.

Notably, Nikku Park, which is located at the heart of the city, was in dilapidated conditions due to lack of maintenance as it remained shut due to the pandemic for almost a year. Thori stated that a special drive was carried out in the last few months to repair all the swings besides giving this park a new facelift.

He further added that all main swings and rides in the park that includes the amusement bus, fountains, train, music fountains, floodlights, and many more have been made operational lately. Further, CCTV cameras have also been installed on the park premises.