Chennai: Tamilnadu Chief Minister M K Stalin Thursday inaugurated the Kathipara Urban Square, a recreational facility in the heart of the city.
The 5.9 lakh sqft urban square, developed by Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL) at a cost of about Rs 14 crore, included walking track, dining area, eateries, retail outlets, childrenās play area, bus bays, landscaped space and a big parking lot.
The walls near the play area are dotted with murals and Tamil alphabet have been installed around this square located under the clover shaped Kathipara flyover at Guindy.
Since this was a massive area, signages were being installed throughout the square to guide people. Official sources said buses will come into this square, drop people, pick up passengers and leave.
This was built as a recreational facility for people in the neighbouring areas like Ramapuram, Butt Road, Manappakkam and other areas, who could come with their children, relax and have fun with their family members.
This will help in bringing more commuters to Metro as Alandur station is located close to this square.
Those coming to the spot from Porur can access childrenās play area, bus bays, retail outlets and parking space.
On Ekkatuthangal side, there are bus bays and retail outlets and there is a landscape with a walking track. The parking lot has space for 128 cars, 340 two-wheelers along with the eight bus bays.