Restoration Of Kaikondrahalli Lake Enhances The Visible Beauty

The city of Bangalore is famous as the “city of gardens” and no garden is complete without some water body. Blessed with a climate like Bangalore, there are many lakes and gardens that flourish here. In order to continue the tradition, the residents joined hands with the civic authorities to develop the Kaikondrahalli Lake and restore its former glory. A sum of 5.5 crores has received sanction from the authorities for the project. The BBMP is trying hard to recoup the image of the city after getting a lot of flak for inconsiderate development and maintenance programs.

The Kaikondrahalli Lake is just off Sarjapur Road and receives patronage from locals, settlers and visitors alike. Many residents feel they have a chance to experience nature in its full glory within the limits of the city. The efforts of the Bruhat Bangalore Mahanagara Palike and an affiliate of United Way Worldwide have actively concentrated their efforts to see the lake pulled back from extinction. The management of the lake is with the Mahadevapura Parisara Samrakshane Mattu Abhivrudhi Samiti (MAPSAS). The communities around the lake also full-heartedly support the cause. With the restoration work in full swing, the developers can get a better response for their properties around the area.

It is a blessing to have a fully fledged ecosystem next to their residences where families can get together in the evenings and play games on weekends. Relaxation in the lap of nature is a luxury not many like to forfeit. As there are several people who have strenuous jobs that require them to stay up for long hours and give exacting performance, they like to have the sight of lakes in the vicinity. Many developers have acknowledged that the presence of a garden and the main attraction of the lake is a big draw for investors in the area. Fortunately, the 5.5 crores project will go a long way in restoring the lake.

When the lake teetered on the brink of extinction, some committed individuals took up the challenge to bring it back to life. They succeeded with the help of the residents around and several associations. The garden and the lake are more than parts of the grounds. There are many other facets of the garden that attract many people towards it. An amphitheatre, jogging tracks, paths for cycling, lawns with fragrant grasses and benches, enhance the aesthetic quality of the place. In addition to that, amenities like toilets and solar-powered lights that are economical and eco-friendly are also installed here.

The colorful atmosphere is very inviting, and the maintenance work done here on the footpath, arranging security and employing gardeners to take care of the plants are prioritized in the new phase. Most visitors are from the localities of Sarjapur, Whitefield and HSR Layout. The clean water of the lake and trees planted on the grounds all serve to enhance both environmental and aesthetic value of the place. The MAPSAS and BMP joined hands with the dedicated individuals who took it upon themselves to rejuvenate a dying heritage of the city.