Lonuziyaaraiy Park is a garden located at Henveiru ward on the southeast coast of Malé, the capital of Maldives.
| Lonuziyaaraiy Park | |
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 At the event, Umar Zahir, a state official and recipient of the Order of the Distinguished Rule of Izzuddin (second from the left), ceremoniously opened Lonuziyaaraiy Park. President Solih and the first lady observed the inauguration. | |
  Lonuziyaaraiy Park | |
| Type | Garden |
| Location | Henveiru, Malé, Maldives |
| Coordinates | 4°10′16″N 73°31′02″E / 4.171115°N 73.517336°E |
| Area | 3 acres |
| Opened | 2020 |
| Operated by | Male' City Council |
| Visitors | 50,000 per year |
| Status | Open year round |
History edit
In March 2019, the Male' City Council revealed its plans to create a garden park in Lonuziyaaraiy Kolhu, the area neighboring the Sinamalé Bridge. Before the construction of the bridge, Lonuziyaaraiy Kolhu was designated by the government for helicopter landings. Also, it served as a favored location for outdoor activities and family gatherings for the local population.[1] The council has also been investigated by the Anti-Corruption Commission on allegations of corruption regarding the development of public toilets in the park.[2]
The development of the three-acre park was overseen by the Malé City Council and officially opened by Umar Zahir in the presence of the-then President of the Maldives Ibrahim Mohamed Solih and the-then First Lady Fazna Ahmed and other cabinet ministers on November 12, 2020. It is divided into three sections, 'Medhu Bageecha', 'Varunulaa', 'Raalhugandu', 'Uss Bageecha', and 'Maamelaameli'.[3] The park also features a pond, small bridges, designated lanes for jogging and cycling, along with 300 benches.[4]
An amount of MVR 16.8 million from the state budget was allocated for the development of the park, highlighting the challenge of creating a garden on land reclaimed with concrete terrain.[3]
The Male' City Council has been under public scrutiny for its failure to adequately maintain the park.[5]
References edit
- ^ "Lonuziyaaraiy Kolhu to be revamped as a park". The Edition. 28 March 2019. Retrieved 9 April 2024.
- ^ Aiham, Ahmed (30 October 2019). "ACC enters Male' City Council over corruption allegations". The Edition. Retrieved 9 April 2024.
- ^ a b Mohamed, Shahudha (12 November 2020). "Picturesque 'Lonuziyaaraiy Park' unveiled". The Edition. Retrieved 9 April 2024.
- ^ "Lonuziyaaraiy Park welcomes 50,000 visitors". Avas. 12 December 2020. Retrieved 9 April 2024.
- ^ Rehan, Mohamed (19 April 2023). "City Council seeks parties to renovate Lonuziyaaraiy Park". The Edition. Retrieved 9 April 2024.
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