Chandigarh, October 31:- Strengthening neighbourhood infrastructure and providing modern community facilities to residents, Mayor of Chandigarh Sh. Saurabh Joshi today laid the foundation stone of a new Community Centre at Thakur Dawara, Chandigarh. The ambitious project, being developed by the Municipal Corporation Chandigarh at an estimated cost of ₹5.49 crore, is scheduled for completion within 18 months.

The foundation stone laying ceremony was attended by Area Councillor Smt. Sarbjeet Kaur, nominated councillor Smt. Geeta Chauhan, Councillor Sh. Dalip Sharma and senior officers of the Municipal Corporation.

Spread over approximately 1.085 acres, the proposed Community Centre will have a covered area of 18,951.14 square feet, with well-planned facilities across its ground and first floors. Designed as a comprehensive neighbourhood facility, the centre will cater to a wide range of social, recreational, cultural and community needs.

The ground floor will house a spacious community hall, Sampark Centre, dedicated room for senior citizens, office, kitchen, pantry, store and record room, server room, ATM facility and lift, besides separate toilet facilities for men and women.

The first floor will feature a library, gymnasium, games area, bride and groom rooms, bridal room, family room and furniture and record stores, along with separate toilet facilities. Solar photovoltaic panels are also proposed on the rooftop to promote renewable energy and sustainable infrastructure.

Speaking on the occasion, the Mayor said that the Municipal Corporation Chandigarh is committed to developing quality civic infrastructure and ensuring that residents have access to modern and well-equipped community facilities in their neighbourhoods.

He said that the Community Centre would emerge as an important hub for social gatherings, cultural celebrations, family functions and community activities. With dedicated facilities for senior citizens, youth and other sections of society, the centre would encourage greater community participation and strengthen neighbourhood bonds.

Area Councillor Smt. Sarbjeet Kaur welcomed the project and expressed gratitude to the Municipal Corporation for taking up this long-pending requirement of the area. She said that the modern Community Centre would provide residents with multiple facilities under one roof and significantly enhance the availability of public infrastructure in Thakur Dawara.

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