PCMC begins work of levelling jogging track in Pimple Saudagar Garden

In order to level the jogging track of Linear Garden in Pimple Saudagar, the Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC) has begun putting soil on the jogging tracks.

Speaking to Pune Pulse, Laxmikant Kolhe, PCMC Civil Engineer said, “The levelling work of the jogging track is going on. Earlier, the soil on the jogging track had become very uneven due to which several issues were occurring for people who jog, walk etc. Hence, the earlier soil is removed completely, the track has been levelled & new soil is being added to the track. Only the rolling & finishing work is remaining after which people can easily use the jogging track without any hassle. The work would have been completed by now, but as it was raining for some days, the work had to be delayed. Rest assured, the levelling work will be completed within a week.”

Residents & joggers have appreciated this work from the PCMC.

Roshan Pawar, a resident of Rahatani said, “I regularly come to Linear Garden for jogging. Earlier, the surface of the jogging track had become very hard, resulting in knee pains, injuries etc. Also, the levels of the track were very uneven due to which jerks were felt on legs while jogging. Now, the PCMC is putting soil on the jogging track which will help the track to get levelled & soon, all will be able to use it.”

Another resident of Pimple Saudagar, requesting anonymity said, “I visit Linear Garden for jogging at least 5 days a week. Earlier, the surface of the track was very uneven, which increased the risk of injuries, pain etc. Now, the PCMC is working to level the track as they have put soil on the track currently & I think the levelling work will be done soon.”

Prashant Dhakane, another resident of Pimple Saudagar & civic issue activist said, “There are thousands of people jogging on the track & walking inside Linear Garden. For one year, I have been using it & have seen the condition of the jogging track which was not levelled properly. So, I requested the PCMC to check & make this jogging track surface even & in better condition to prevent injuries & pain. Levelling the track will help the citizens to jog & maintain fitness. Apart from Linear Garden, we also asked the PCMC officials to check the condition in other gardens as well.”

Shreyas Vange