Kathmandu Metropolitan City to Plant Grass at Sainik Manch Ground for Public Use

Kathmandu. The Kathmandu Metropolitan City is going to plant Bermuda grass in the open field south of the Sainik Manch (Army Officers' Club ground) to make its use easier for the general public. Currently, this area is being used by youth and children for playing games and by senior citizens as a place to rest and sunbathe.

Public programs are also held here from time to time. The metropolis has stated that the plan to plant grass is being implemented to improve the usability of this area, which is used by the general public, by addressing issues of dust flying and the ground becoming muddy during rains.

The work on this 61,263 square meter field will cost 27 million rupees. The construction party selected through the tender process has been given a deadline until the end of Mangsir 2083 BS. According to Arjun Aryal, Senior Engineer at the Department of Urban Development and Building Construction, the ground surface will be leveled and 3 inches of fertile soil will be added.

Grass will be planted on top of this. There will also be 8 rainwater harvesting pits in the field, each 6 meters deep and 1.2 meters in diameter. It is expected that this initiative will increase easy access for the public in the open space, enhance social interaction, improve the environment, and increase urban beauty.