Timarpur Lake Delhi: Tourist Destination with World-Class Facilities-Facts in Brief

In a bid to make Delhi as the ‘City of Lakes’, Kejriwal government is actively working to achieve the goal and left no stone unturned for the same. In view of the same, the government is developing Timarpur Lake premises as a tourist destination. Upon completion, the area promises an opportunity for people to relish the beauty of nature. Beyond aiding in groundwater recharge, this project will also address water concerns for the local population. 

Timarpur Lake: Facts in Brief

It is to be noted that, Timarpur Lake is being developed on a 40-acre land. The lake project is in its final phase. 90 percent of the work for the first phase of this project has been completed. Construction work is currently on hold due to GRAP restrictions. Once the restrictions are lifted, the remaining work will be completed soon. After that, the lake will be open to the general public. 

This lake serves as an example of sustainable governance along with beauty. The project is being prepared to maintain an ecological system and recharge more and more underground water in a cost-effective manner. In this direction, a Sewage Treatment Plant (STP) will be constructed here. Clean water from this STP will be released into the lake. After completion, stored water will assist in recharging groundwater, and it will also be beneficial for water treatment.

According to the Water Minister Atishi, around 1940, there used to be a treatment plant in Timarpur, Delhi. Oxidation ponds were made to treat dirty water. However, this method of cleaning dirty water was quite old, resulting in the accumulation of dirty water and a foul smell on the Timarpur land. Due to these issues, the plant was shut down. In the subsequent years, people began dumping waste on the site, making it undesirable for locals due to the surrounding dirt.

Addressing this problem, Kejriwal government planned to develop a lake on this land, and now this area has transformed into a splendid lake. The locals are extremely pleased with the development of the lake. Not only have the residents been relieved of the dirt, but the area has also become a secure place for the public.

Timarpur Lake: A Tourist destination with world-class facilities

Kejriwal government is developing Timarpur Lake as a tourist destination, featuring amenities like food cafes, open-air theater, butterfly park, gallery, and auditorium. Upon the lake's opening, visitors can enjoy the beauty and utilize facilities like selfie points, step plaza, and a museum. The project aims not only to raise the groundwater level but also to create an ecosystem in the area. It will address water scarcity in the surrounding regions, ensuring the lake remains filled with clean water throughout the year.