Lalbagh to have a waterfall next year

In one year’s time, the Lalbagh Botanical Garden will have a waterfall near the famous lotus pond.
The Horticulture department has entrusted the Public Works Department (PWD) with creating a waterfall near the pond at a cost of Rs 2.75 crore.

“The purpose of creating the waterfall is to ensure that the stagnant water is not contaminated and there is an added attraction for visitors,” said M Jagadish, joint director, Parks and Garden, Lalbagh Botanical Garden.

At present, the water in the 30-acre lake is a collection of spill-off storm and rainwater coming from the stormwater drains in Jayanagar 4th Block, Ashoka Pillar, South End Circle and Kanakanapalya.

“The lake water is manually cleaned periodically and weeds are not allowed to grow. A waterfall will help to constantly rotate water ensuring cleanliness,” he said. The plan was prepared a year ago by the Lalbagh and Cubbon Park expert committee headed by A N Yellappa Reddy. Its implementation was delayed because the PWD called for tenders thrice as it was not satisfied with the technical issues in the project.

The officials said that the work on waterfall will not inconvenience visitors from visiting the lotus pond.
The work on the waterfall will start in a week and will be completed in a year’s time.