MCG clears ₹2.85cr plan to upgrade parks across Sushant Lok I, Ward 9 and 10

The plan includes lighting upgrades, safety measures and new recreational facilities for children, youth and seniors.

Updated on: Feb 15, 2026, 06:54:06 IST

By Leena Dhankhar

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The Municipal Corporation Gurugram (MCG) on Saturday has approved a plan to beautify several city parks by allocating a budget of ₹2.85 crore towards infrastructure upgrades, landscaping, and installing recreational facilities, said officials aware of the matter.

The initiative will cover all parks in Sushant Lok-1, Ward 9, and Ward 10 and will the works will be completed within three months. (HT Archive)

The initiative will cover all parks in Sushant Lok-1, Ward 9, and Ward 10 and will the works will be completed within three months, officials said on Saturday.

Officials said a key component of the project is ensuring environmental sustainability. Treated water from sewage treatment plants (STPs) will be used for irrigation to maintain greenery in parks via a dedicated pipeline, reducing dependence on potable water and groundwater sources.

MCG officials said tenders for the proposed works have been initiated and on-ground implementation will begin soon. “Apart from beautification, the projects will also include improvements in lighting and safety measures to make parks more secure and user-friendly,” said MCG commissioner Pradeep Dahiya.

According to civic officials, nearly ₹1.5 crore has been earmarked specifically for maintaining and enhancing greenery, particularly in parks located in Sushant Lok-1’s C Block. Until now, irrigation largely depended on groundwater or tanker supply, but the new system is expected to ensure long-term water security for landscaping needs.

Under the development plan, parks in Ward 9 will receive special facilities for children and youth. Around ₹35 lakh will be spent on installing modern play equipment for children, while ₹50 lakh has been allocated for setting up open-air gym facilities. Additionally, seating areas and gazebos with shades will be constructed at an estimated cost of ₹25 lakh for senior citizens and other visitors.

Municipal authorities said the objective of the initiative is to ensure that citizens derive tangible benefits from well-maintained, accessible and environmentally sustainable public spaces. The revamp is expected to enhance both the aesthetic appeal and utility of parks across Gurugram.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Leena Dhankhar
Leena Dhankhar is Senior Editor and Bureau Chief, Gurugram, at Hindustan Times, where she has spent over 17 years chronicling the transformation of one of India's fastest-growing urban regions. From starting her career as a crime reporter to leading the Gurugram bureau, her journalism has been defined by investigative reporting, in-depth storytelling and an unwavering focus on public interest. Over nearly two decades, she has reported extensively across crime, politics, civic governance, elections, real estate, environment, courts, sports, education and entertainment, covering Gurugram, Faridabad, Nuh and Palwal. Her reporting has exposed several major scams and systemic failures, including insurance frauds, waste management irregularities, illegal arms manufacturing units in Nuh, illegal mining in the Aravallis, organised crime networks and governance lapses affecting millions of residents. Known for her investigative work and exclusive stories, Leena has reported on high-impact national issues, including the Nicaragua charter flight carrying Indian migrants that was turned back amid allegations of human trafficking, exposing the growing network of illegal immigration rackets. Her work has also focused on gang wars, prison administration, juvenile crime, women and child protection systems, the functioning of the Juvenile Justice Board and Child Welfare Committee, and environmental challenges such as pollution, waterlogging and deteriorating civic infrastructure. Beyond hard news, Leena has extensively documented Haryana's rich heritage, forests and wildlife, bringing attention to the state's historical landmarks, biodiversity, conservation efforts and ecological challenges through immersive reportage and feature writing. Her journalism has consistently gone beyond breaking news. She has documented Gurugram's rapid urbanisation through long-form narratives and enterprise reporting on issues ranging from pothole-ridden roads, flooding and waste management to the changing social fabric of India's Millennium City. She also writes widely read feature columns, including The Outsider, Changemaker, and Concern for Gurugram, profiling people, places and ideas shaping the city's identity. Leena is the author of Gurugram School Murder, published by Juggernaut Books, a deeply reported account of one of India's most high-profile school murder investigations. She is currently working on her second book, an investigative work exploring some of India's most significant scams and fraud investigations. Beyond print journalism, she has expanded her storytelling through public speaking and digital media. She is a TEDx speaker and has produced podcasts exploring Gurugram's transformation, civic challenges and untold stories. Her work reflects a commitment to narrative journalism that combines rigorous reporting with compelling storytelling. A law graduate with an MBA in Human Resources, Leena brings a multidisciplinary perspective to her reporting, particularly on governance, public policy and legal affairs. She has travelled extensively across India to pursue investigative assignments, often reporting from remote locations and conflict-prone areas in search of stories that matter.Read More

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