The newly renovated Thiru Vi Ka Park was inaugurated by Chief Minister MK Stalin.
What’s it about? The Shenoy Nagar Park was opened to the public for the first time since it closed in 2011 for Metro rail construction. The 8-acre park was taken over by the Metro and was handed over to the Corporation after a ₹18 crore makeover.
- It now has a walking track, skating rink, a beach volleyball and basketball court, an open gym, and a yoga centre. It has musical fountains, decorative lights, and drinking water and toilet facilities.
- Over 200 trees were cut for the Metro station and left residents unhappy. A while back, 2,400 saplings were planted and have now grown to a certain extent.
Who said what? Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL) officials said they’d maintain the park for the next few months and plant more saplings. Resident D Guru noted people in the area had missed the park and were happy to see it reopened. Officials hope the park will help increase passenger numbers at the Metro station.