Sidhwan project 2nd phase likely to be ready by Diwali

Ludhiana: The second phase of Sidhwan Canal waterfront project is likely to be completed by November.
Punjab food, civil supplies and consumer affairs minister Bharat Bhushan Ashu said on Sunday, “The work on the second phase of Sidhwan Canal waterfront project is going on in full speed. It will be a Diwali gift for residents.”
While visiting the site, he said, “The first phase of the project (around 1km from Ferozepur Road till Ferozepur Railway Line) has already been completed at around Rs 4.74 crore. A large number of residents now visit the area along with their children and families.” The project includes development of a green belt, a cycling track, a playing zone, footpath along the canal, sitting areas, wall climbing activities, among others.
In the second phase, Sidhwan Canal is being developed along 1.6km-long stretch (from Pakhowal Road to Dugri Road) at a cost of Rs 5.06 crore. It will have green belts, a cycle track on both sides, double road along the canal, among others.
Under the third phase of the project, a waterfront would be developed from Dugri Road till Dhuri Line. “With the development of around 800m stretch at around Rs 3 crore, a large number of area residents will be benefitted as it could be used for morning / evening walk along with other leisure activities,” he added.