DPR proposes multi-pronged infrastructure facelift for developing Kadambrayar as a tourism destination
A Detailed Project Report (DPR) for the development of Kadambrayar in Ernakulam as an attractive tourism destination has proposed multi-pronged enhancement measures for improved infrastructure.
Developing Kayaking routes along designated stretches of the Kadambrayar river is one of the proposals to promote eco-tourism and attract adventure seekers. This calls for safety gear and trained lifeguards for all participants, docking stations and rental kiosks for kayaks and pedal boats, and floating platforms and river pontoons for guided water exploration. Events like weekend river marathons or group kayaking challenges may also be introduced seasonally, the DPR says.
Improved infrastructure has been proposed in nature-integrated amenities, health and wellness, food and refreshment, cultural and leisure activities, sanitation, kids, and digital safety services. An open-air gym with elderly-friendly units, a jogging track with rubber surface and signage, and yoga or meditation zones have also been proposed. A mini amphitheatre, public art murals and sculpture zones, and birdwatching points and eco-trails have also been proposed.
Walkway widening
Widening the existing walkway to 5 meters with durable paving blocks and elevating it by 2 feet to prevent waterlogging and improve resilience against seasonal flooding have also been recommended. Setting up long slab benches for paddy field watching, a tea or snack café as a scenic pit stop, the renovation of the existing DTPC hotel, and a beer parlour have been included in the proposals.
The DPR foresees the local economy and community benefiting from the proposed developments. It lists out boost to local economy via tourism, employment/self-employment for youth and women, income from food stalls, boat rides, cafés, and events and the promotion of local culture and crafts as the obvious advantages.
Environmental conservation measures like solar-powered street lighting, rain gardens and bioswales, native tree planting campaign, a total ban on single-use plastics, and community-driven river clean-up drives have also been proposed.
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