Panchkula: Newly elected mayor Sham Lal Bansal proposed the development of multi-level parking facilities across Panchkula during a meeting with Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Saturday. The proposal comes amid mounting pressure from a rising number of vehicles and limited parking space in the city.
Modern Parking Systems Inspired by Existing Models
Bansal highlighted that modern parking systems could be developed along the lines of those near Mata Mansa Devi Temple and Nada Sahib. He explained that suitable sites would be identified first, followed by a joint meeting with officials from the Haryana Shahari Vikas Pradhikaran (HSVP), the municipal corporation, and the Panchkula Metropolitan Development Authority to take the proposal forward.
Mayor Calls Multi-Level Parking a 'Need of the Hour'
Calling multi-level parking a 'need of the hour', the mayor said the aim is to ease the inconvenience faced by residents in finding parking spaces. He described the meeting with the chief minister as positive and expressed optimism about the project's implementation.
Apart from parking, ongoing and proposed development works for the city were also discussed during the meeting. Bansal said Saini assured that there would be no shortage of funds and that new projects would be introduced to accelerate Panchkula's growth.
Next Steps for the Project
The mayor outlined a clear roadmap: first, identification of suitable sites; second, a joint meeting with relevant authorities to finalize the plan. This collaborative approach aims to ensure the project meets the city's needs effectively.
With the chief minister's assurance of financial support, the proposal is expected to move forward swiftly, providing much-needed relief to residents and visitors struggling with parking issues in the city.
